Moths typically enjoy an active nightlife, frolicking after
nightfall in search of munchies and mates. Like sailors,
moths have long used the stars and moon as navigation
tools, keeping on track by using a light point as a
reference.

Unfortunately, while our seafaring friends have learned to
use modern technology to their advantage, moths still fail
to comprehend the concept of artificial lighting. Some
moths you see hovering around bulbs were on their way to a
date, but ended up going around in circles while trying to
keep a constant angle to the light source so they'd know
where they were going. Others likely believe the lamp to be
the light of the sun and start looking for a place to roost
and sleep for the day, sometimes burning themselves when
they try to rest on the light bulb. Some moths become so
confused that they continue to hover until the light is
turned off or the sun comes up.