I was hoping someone would have an explanation but since there are none, I looked it up myself.

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2024/jan/30/why-are-moths-attracted-to-lights-science-answer

Tldr: They try to tilt/level their wings with light source thinking it’s sun. Hence they end up getting confused as the light isn’t coming from the sky and their flight path gets messed up trying to align with it.

i read “mom” and thought for a moment that there was a stereotype regarding mothers and slapping car roofs.

Yeah that was funny!

I’m just passing by this comment section, I’ll let the scientists make interpretations. Have a nice day!

TIL my home is a thriving ecosystem