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Briefing: Moths are flying later in the year than a century ago, study finds
Strategic angle: A new study reveals that moths are now emerging later in the year compared to historical data from the late 19th century.
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Updated 25 days ago
Research conducted by Cornell University has revealed a significant change in the emergence timing of moths, showing that they are now flying later in the year than they did over a century ago.
The study utilized historical data from 1889 as a baseline for comparison, focusing on moth behavior in response to light sources.
These findings may have implications for understanding ecological dynamics and the potential impacts of climate change on insect populations.