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Huge bogong moth swarms delight NSW residents
Original: 'Thrilled': huge swarms of bogong moths surprise NSW residents and may point to species' recovery https://www.theguardia
Large swarms of bogong moths have appeared across New South Wales, surprising residents who have reported the insects arriving in big numbers. Conservationists and locals are 'thrilled', with scientists suggesting the swarms could be a sign the species is recovering after steep declines in recent years.
Why now: The bogong moth has declined sharply, so a possible recovery is welcome environmental news.
Evidence
- 'Thrilled': huge swarms of bogong moths surprise NSW residents and may point to species' recovery https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/sep/28/thrilled-huge-swarms-of-bogong-moths-surprise-nsw-residents-and-may-point-to-species-recovery # Science # Environment # Insects · guardian_world@robot.villas · 2
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