Millions of bogong moths swarm Australian cities on migration
Millions of bogong moths are migrating through Australian cities, navigating by the stars across enormous distances.
Australia is experiencing a major migration of millions of bogong moths swarming through cities. The insects are appearing in various public spaces including shopping centres.
Bogong moths travel enormous distances across the country, navigating by the stars. Bogong moths are endangered, and their movement is critical to high-country ecology.
Mountain pygmy possums depend on them for food. The last major moth infestation event in Sydney was around 2013.
The current swarm has drawn attention from people encountering large clusters of insects in public spaces.
- 1000 kilometres
- Migration distance
- Around 2013
- Last major Sydney event
- Mountain pygmy possums
- Key predator species
Why it mattersBogong moths are endangered and vital to ecosystems. Their star-guided migration across Australia is a remarkable natural event.
AustraliaThe moth migration is swarming Australian cities right now, disrupting shopping and daily activities for people across the country.
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