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Scientists have discovered that street lights and other
of artificial lighting could be behind a
in insect populations. Researchers from the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology conducted
on the number of insects living near sources of
light from light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The researchers said LEDs are
for disrupting insect behaviour and for causing a
in their numbers. Lead researcher Douglas Boyes said the results of his
were "eye-opening". He was
at the extent of the insect loss due to LEDs. He found a 47 per cent
in insect populations at hedgerow test sites and a 37 per cent reduction at roadside grassy
.
