Dose-effects in behavioural responses of moths to light in a controlled lab experiment.

ABSTRACT: Insects play a critical role in providing numerous ecosystem services. However, insect diversity and biomass have been declining dramatically, with artificial light being suggested as a contributing factor. Despite the importance of understanding the dose-effect responses of insects to light emissions, these responses have been rarely studied. We examined the dose-effect responses of the greater wax moth (Galleria mellonella L.) to different light intensities (14 treatments and a dark control) by observing their behavioural responses in a light-tight box equipped with a LED light source (4070 K) and infrared cameras. Our findings reveal dose-effect responses to light, as the frequency of walking on the light source increased with higher light intensity. Additionally, moths exhibited jumps

SUBMITTER: Jagerbrand A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10293237 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature