A rare surge in sightings of the endangered bogong moth has sparked excitement among scientists and nature enthusiasts in New South Wales. Experts attribute the unusual numbers—with hundreds of reports flooding in over recent days—to a significant population uptick after years of gradual recovery. The influx of sightings, documented through a citizen science platform, reflects a positive shift for the species, though researchers emphasize the need for continued conservation efforts. Residents are encouraged to report observations to help track the moth’s resurgence.
Researcher says sightings of the endangered moth have increased over the last two years but ‘this year has blown them out of the water’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSwarms 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. Continue reading...
