UV Radiation as an Attractor for Insects

Barghini, Alessandro; Medeiros, Bruno A. S. de

doi:10.1582/leukos.2012.09.01.003

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“…It has also been observed that different bulb types attract insects at varying levels (Nirmal et al, 2017;Ebadi et al, 2018). Contrary to the findings of the current study, Barghini & de Medeiros (2012) and Wakefield et al (2017) in their studies opined that LEDs are less attractive to many insect species than their incandescent, compact fluorescent and metallic halide counterparts as many insect species according to them, are disproportionately attracted to UV lights. However, even though the difference between LED and incandescent bulbs with respect to attractiveness to G. bimaculatus in the present study was due to random variation, that LED was more attractive than incandescent as observed in the present study, buttresses the findings of Pawson & Bader (2014) who showed that of Incandescent, Compact Fluorescent and LED bulbs; LED bulbs was most attractive to insects.…”

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Phototactic Response of Two Spotted Cricket (Gryllus bimaculatus De Geer) to Electric Bulb Light Colours and Types

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Okrikata

2020

International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Research

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Phototactic Response of Two Spotted Cricket (Gryllus bimaculatus De Geer) to Electric Bulb Light Colours and Types

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Okrikata

2020

International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Research

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“…Among the common positively phototactic insects, moths (Frank, 1988(Frank, , 2006MacGregor, Pocock, Fox, & Evans, 2015) and aquatic insects (Perkin, Hölker, & Tockner, 2014;Yoon, Kim, Kim, Jo, & Bae, 2010) are best studied. Comparative surveys have shown that, relative to their calculated visibility, short wavelengths are disproportionately attractive to many insects (Barghini & de Medeiros, 2012;Mikkola, 1972; see also Wakefield et al, 2016 for a discussion of infrared wavelengths). Although most insects can perceive short wavelengths (Briscoe & Chittka, 2001;Kelber & Roth, 2006), certain families of moths are more attracted to them than others (van Langevelde, Ettema, Donners, WallisDeVries, & Groenendijk, 2011;Somers-Yeates et al, 2013, see also Wölfling, Becker, Uhl, Traub, & Fiedler, 2016).…”

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The impact of artificial light at night on nocturnal insects: A review and synthesis

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Lewis

2018

Ecology and Evolution

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In recent decades, advances in lighting technology have precipitated exponential increases in night sky brightness worldwide, raising concerns in the scientific community about the impact of artificial light at night (ALAN) on crepuscular and nocturnal biodiversity. Long‐term records show that insect abundance has declined significantly over this time, with worrying implications for terrestrial ecosystems. The majority of investigations into the vulnerability of nocturnal insects to artificial light have focused on the flight‐to‐light behavior exhibited by select insect families. However, ALAN can affect insects in other ways as well. This review proposes five categories of ALAN impact on nocturnal insects, highlighting past research and identifying key knowledge gaps. We conclude with a summary of relevant literature on bioluminescent fireflies, which emphasizes the unique vulnerability of terrestrial light‐based communication systems to artificial illumination. Comprehensive understanding of the ecological impacts of ALAN on diverse nocturnal insect taxa will enable researchers to seek out methods whereby fireflies, moths, and other essential members of the nocturnal ecosystem can coexist with humans on an increasingly urbanized planet.

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“…Some of these groups of insects are positively phototac- Ffrench-Constant, 2013;van Langevelde et al, 2011). Many studies have compared attractiveness of different light sources to nocturnal flying insects, specifically moths (Barghini & De Medeiros, 2012;Eisenbeis, 2006;Eisenbeis & Eick, 2010;Pawson & Bader, 2014;Somers-Yeates et al, 2013;van Langevelde et al, 2011). Nevertheless, despite this body of theory we still cannot predict insect flight to light based on the spectral output of a light source .…”

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Colors of attraction: Modeling insect flight to light behavior

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Light sources attract nocturnal flying insects, but some lamps attract more insects than others. The relation between the properties of a light source and the number of attracted insects is, however, poorly understood. We developed a model to quantify the attractiveness of light sources based on the spectral output. This model is fitted using data from field experiments that compare a large number of different light sources. We validated this model using two additional datasets, one for all insects and one excluding the numerous Diptera. Our model facilitates the development and application of light sources that attract fewer insects without the need for extensive field tests and it can be used to correct for spectral composition when formulating hypotheses on the ecological impact of artificial light. In addition, we present a tool allowing the conversion of the spectral output of light sources to their relative insect attraction based on this model.

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UV Radiation as an Attractor for Insects

Cited by 61 publications

References 21 publications

Phototactic Response of Two Spotted Cricket (Gryllus bimaculatus De Geer) to Electric Bulb Light Colours and Types

Phototactic Response of Two Spotted Cricket (Gryllus bimaculatus De Geer) to Electric Bulb Light Colours and Types

The impact of artificial light at night on nocturnal insects: A review and synthesis

Colors of attraction: Modeling insect flight to light behavior

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