‘Thrilled’: huge swarms of bogong moths surprise NSW residents and may point to species’ recovery
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on September 28, 2026 • Originally reported by Donna Lu Assistant editor, climate, environment and science. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on September 28, 2026 • Originally reported by Donna Lu Assistant editor, climate, environment and science. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Researcher says sightings of the endangered moth have increased over the last two years but ‘this year has blown them out of the water’
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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.
Hundreds of moth sightings in coastal areas were posted over the weekend to the iNaturalist page for Bogong Watch, a citizen science initiative run by Invertebrates Australia.
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