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Published on: December 29, 2021
Experimental light at night has a negative long-term impact on macro-moth populations
Roy H A van Grunsven1, Jurriën R van Deijk2, Maurice Donners3
1Plant Ecology and Nature Conservation Group, Wageningen University, P.O. Box 47, 6700 AA Wageningen, The Netherlands; Dutch Butterfly Conservation, P.O. Box 506, 6700 AM Wageningen, The Netherlands.
Artificial light negatively impacts natural moth populations over time. Long-term studies show reduced moth numbers in areas exposed to artificial light compared to dark control sites.
Area of Science:
- Ecology
- Environmental Science
- Entomology
Background:
- Artificial light at night (ALAN) is a growing global pollutant.
- The ecological impacts of ALAN on nocturnal insects, such as moths, are not fully understood.
- Moths play crucial roles in ecosystems as pollinators and prey.
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