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- 1Huge bogong moth swarms delight NSW residents●'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.
- 2Huge bogong moth swarms delight NSW residents in possible species recovery●‘Thrilled’: huge swarms of bogong moths surprise NSW residents and may point to species’ recovery https://www. theguardi
Large swarms of bogong moths have surprised residents across New South Wales, and scientists are reportedly hopeful the influx may signal a recovery for the species, whose numbers had declined sharply in recent years. Reports describe people as 'thrilled' by the sight, with the mass appearance generating excitement and attention around the moth's famous seasonal migration to the state's alpine regions.
- 3Scientists Decode Moth Sex Pheromones via Insect Smell Receptors●Scientists Reverse-Engineer Insect Smell Receptors to Identify Moth Sex Pheromones
Researchers have reverse-engineered insect smell receptors to identify the sex pheromones moths use to communicate. By working out how these olfactory receptors detect specific chemical signals, scientists can pinpoint the exact compounds involved. The finding could aid pest control, since synthetic pheromones are widely used to disrupt moth mating and protect crops without heavy insecticide use.
- 4Bogong moth migration begins across southeastern Australia●The bogong moth migration is here. This is how (and why) they're on the move
The annual migration of bogong moths is under way, with the insects travelling from breeding grounds to the Australian Alps to shelter over summer. Reports explain how the moths navigate the long journey and why they make it, a natural event that also traditionally drew Aboriginal communities to the mountains for moth feasts.