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Experts say NSW's Bogong moth surge is a positive sign as the endangered species makes its annual migration.
Experts say NSW's Bogong moth surge is a positive sign as the endangered species makes its annual migration. Thousands of Bogong moths have appeared across Sydney and the NSW South Coast, alarming some residents and captivating social media.
Experts explain why the endangered insects have arrived in such numbers, what it reveals about their recovery, and why the spectacle is being welcomed by scientists. Why experts say the sudden surge of Bogong moths is an encouraging sign, not a plague. What a spike in sightings could reveal about the species' recovery after a dramatic population crash. Why these insects matter for ecosystems, native species and First Nations communities.
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