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    • Illustration of a moth is circling around a candle flame.
    Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato Published 12 September 2017 Size: 300 KB Referencing Hub media

    Moth flight is altered by nearby light sources. In this illustration, a moth is circling around a candle flame. It gets confused and keeps adjusting its flight. By doing that, it circles nearer and nearer to the flame.

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      Nocturnal adaptations of moths

      Moths make up the third most diverse insect group in New Zealand, and their day/night habits are also diverse. While most moths are nocturnal (active at night), others are diurnal (active during ...

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