Bogong Moth Recovery

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1. 28 Sep

   Swarms of bogong moths have surprised New South Wales residents over the last few days – with experts saying sightings of the endangered native insect are cause for excitement rather than alarm.

   3 outlets · The Guardian

Coverage 4 articles

• 1 Oct Why are these endangered moths swarming Australia's east coast?Bogong moths, an endangered species, have unexpectedly swarmed along Australia’s east coast, entering homes and vehicles in cities such as Sydney and Canberra. Helen Livingstone of the BBC investigates their origins and the reasons behind this unusual abundance.BBC
• 28 Sep Homes invaded by 'millions' of migrating bogong mothsBogong moths are swarming across New South Wales as part of their annual migration to the Snowy Mountains. Over 800 sightings have been logged on iNaturalist since Friday, with many homes seeing millions of moths. Researchers suggest increased rainfall and warmer winter temperatures may be contributing to this year's dramatic influx, offering hope for the endangered species.ABC News (AU)
• 28 Sep ‘Thrilled’: huge swarms of bogong moths surprise NSW residents and may point to species’ recoveryResidents in New South Wales have been surprised by large swarms of bogong moths over recent days. The Bogong Watch initiative, run by Invertebrates Australia, has recorded numerous sightings through its citizen science program. Project manager Linnea Emneby reports that some households spotted dozens of moths, with one sentinel sighting more than 200 on a single night. Dr Marissa Parrott from Zoos Victoria’s Moth…The Guardian
• 28 Sep After a catastrophic decline bogong moths are back, and naturalists are celebratingBogong moths, after a significant population decline from over eight billion in the 1980s to less than four billion by 2017 and near undetectable levels since then, are now showing unexpected abundance. This resurgence is attributed to improved conditions and increased rainfall but remains somewhat mysterious. Scientists like Dr. Marissa Parrott of Zoos Victoria are excited about this development, noting a…Sydney Morning Herald

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