a process and device to attract a multitude of terrestrial and aerial arthropods using a plurality of light wavelengths emitted from light emitting diodes . the selected light wavelengths increase trap capture rates by taking advantage of the insect &# 39 ; s physiological and behavior instincts associated with vision and sensory perception . the led wavelengths are selected to mimic the electromagnetic spectra of natural features , such as sugar and blood meal resources within the target insect &# 39 ; s environment . lighting platforms containing a plurality of leds produce the mimicking colors and can be optimally arranged in either a cylindrical fashion or on polygonal lighting chips . these two types of lighting platforms can be modified to fit existing insect traps , used in new light trap designs , or incorporated into insect traps currently lacking a lighting component .