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Janice Lord, Associate Professor in Botany, University of Otago

Want to help our precious nocturnal bugs during Matariki’s longer nights? Turn the lights down low

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In a world increasingly affected by light pollution, we can take time during the shorter days and longer nights around Matariki to appreciate the superpowers of our nocturnal bugs.

As diurnal creatures, our world view is strongly biased towards a daytime perspective. We pay more attention to events happening during daylight, and sometimes overlook the fascinating world of nocturnal insects.

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