Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
AAP
AAP
Environment
Allanah Sciberras

Starry nights light the way for Bogong moth migration

Millions of Bogong moths use the night sky to illuminate their spring migration flight path. (HANDOUT/MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY)

Billions of Bogong moths emerge from breeding grounds in Australia's southeast and take to the skies each year, navigating up to 1000 kilometres to reach a place they have never been before.

Guided by the stars and the glow of the Milky Way, these nocturnal insects embark on their annual spring migration to a few select caves in the Australian Alps, where they seek refuge from the summer heat.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.