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Millions of bogong moths are blanketing cities in Australia, and they are still endangered

In recent weeks, people across Australia have found fluttering bogong moths (Agrotis infusa) in their homes, cars and even bedrooms. These insects have embarked on their annual migration from breeding grounds across southern Australia to the cool caves of the Australian Alps.

Millions of bogong moths are blanketing cities in Australia, and they are still endangered
Image: Phys.org
In recent weeks, people across Australia have found fluttering bogong moths (Agrotis infusa) in their homes, cars and even bedrooms. These insects have embarked on their annual migration from breeding grounds across southern Australia to the cool caves of the Australian Alps.

Originally published at Phys.org

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