ELI5: how does blue lights attract insects and yellow lights acts like a deterrent? Submitted by Anubis2059 t3_ybc5zn on October 23, 2022 at 8:26 AM in explainlikeimfive 9 comments 0
tinyfrog244B t1_itfocwj wrote on October 23, 2022 at 8:30 AM Yellow lights emit more short-wavelength light than blue lights, making them appear brighter to insects. Insects are attracted to the brightness of the light and are drawn toward it. Permalink 2
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