Moths and the lure of light

Moths are engaging!  Often they don't care when they see the flame ... and too late, when their wings are beaten.

In my readings, I vividly  recall something like moths navigate by the light of the moon. They then fling themselves into flames because they think they are headed toward the moon's light.

Well, at least they die in ecstacy!

Music in my mind:  'Tonight' from the musical romantic drama West Side Story, music by Leonard Bernstein & Stephen Sondheim. 


Today, the minutes seem like hours
The hours go so slowly
And still the sky is light
Oh moon, grow bright
And make this endless day endless night
Tonight! 






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