Near-zero magnetic field (NZMF) enhanced positive phototaxis of adult Sogatella furcifera.
NZMF affected flight capacity of adult S. furcifera in a sexually dimorphic way.
Antioxidative stress-related CRYs-circadian clock-AKH/AKHR pathway is proposed.
Reduced geomagnetic field may affect phototaxis and flight (migratory) behaviour.
We suggest a link between the probable mechanisms underlying magnetic field effects.