Swarm of Bogong moths flying over a natural landscape in southeastern Australia

Bogong Moth Swarms Return Across Southeastern Australia

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Bogong moths, which have been declining since the 1980s, have been observed in large numbers this spring across southeastern Australia. This resurgence has been welcomed by scientists studying the species. The sightings mark a positive development for the moth population after decades of decline.

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