The great moth revival: how bogongs have bounced back

An unexpected ecological rebound is unfolding across Australia’s eastern regions, where bogong moths—once on the brink of extinction—are now appearing in record numbers. Citizen scientists have documented a surge in sightings, though official surveys are still underway to confirm the scale of the recovery. The resurgence, visible in an animated map tracking their spread, marks a rare success for conservation efforts in the area. Experts are monitoring the phenomenon closely as they await more data to assess whether this marks a lasting turnaround for the species.

This animated map shows the insect’s population exploding in Australia’s eastern states, with the endangered species coming back from the brinkIf you live anywhere on the eastern side of Australia, you’ve probably noticed that bogong moths are back in a big way.While we don’t yet have figures from ecologist-led surveys to compare with previous years, there is a wealth of data on the great moth revival being generated by citizen scientists across the eastern states. Continue reading...