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iDarick t1_itfok6i wrote

I'm not sure which insects you have there, but my yellow lights are occupied by a whole gang of insects of different species. Yellow helmet and raincoat is PACKED with a layer if left outdoors.

I don't think that's how they work, can be wrong. If you have any studies on the subject — please share.

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Anubis2059 OP t1_itfos5h wrote

It's what I've usually heard about yellow lights acting like a deterrent and have noticed how all bug zappers use blue light to attract insects.

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iDarick t1_itfp2fe wrote

Look I'm ADHD person, this topic will be carefully researched after I'm back from mushroom hunt. Will keep you posted.

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FluffyBoner t1_itig9p2 wrote

Hope your mushroom hunt went well

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iDarick t1_itkes2s wrote

It did, thank you! I haven't forgotten about bugs and lights, just was too exhausted. Update coming today!

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travelinmatt76 t1_itfqbuf wrote

Yellow lights don't repel insects, less insects are attracted to or respond to yellow lights.

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iDarick t1_itmmlf5 wrote

Hey! Sorry it took a while, fuck the war. We don't have electricity for the most part of the day.

Well in general I was correct assuming that's not how bugs work. But there is such a thing as light color preference. I've studied Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths), Coleoptera (beetles), and Hemiptera (true bugs). Each has a slight preference in wavelength (color). However, it's not like any moth won't fly to blue light or any beetle towards orange. There is a clear pattern, but that's not a rule.

However, since that's ELI5:

  • Moths and butterflies like more orange-> red-> infrared colors.
  • True bugs are more into blue-> cyan-> green-> yellow
  • Beetles seems to prefer ultraviolet -> blue-> cyan.

Some nice studies on the topic:
One, Two, Three

Have a wonderful day, take care and keep your mind curious!
Oh and fuck putin.

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iDarick t1_itmn03e wrote

To anyone who downvoted, please see my comment below. You're wrong.

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