Swarms of Bogong Moths Surprise Residents in New South Wales, Raising Hopes for Species Recovery
Researchers say a sharp rise in sightings of the endangered native moth over the past two years suggests a possible rebound in its population.
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Large swarms of bogong moths have appeared across New South Wales in recent days, surprising residents and delighting researchers who track the endangered native insect's population.
According to a report from The Guardian, a researcher said sightings of the moth have increased over the past two years, adding that this year's numbers have "blown them out of the water" compared with previous seasons.
Hundreds of moth sightings in coastal areas were reported over the weekend through the iNaturalist page maintained by Bogong Watch, a citizen science initiative run by the group Invertebrates Australia.
The bogong moth is classified as an endangered native species, and researchers say the recent swarms are being treated as encouraging news rather than a cause for concern.
The report did not include specific population figures, and researchers noted that further monitoring would be needed to confirm whether the increased sightings reflect a sustained recovery.
Sources
- ‘Thrilled’: huge swarms of bogong moths surprise NSW residents and may point to species’ recovery — The Guardian — World
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