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Swarms of Moths Descend on City
Authorities say the moths are harmless and urge residents to switch off unnecessary outdoor lights so the insects can continue south.
- Endangered Bogong moths swarmed Sydney suburbs, including the Hawkesbury and North Shore, as the insects undertook their annual migration toward the Australian Alps.
- Strong northwesterly winds and bright city lighting frequently pull Bogong moths off their natural route, causing them to gather around homes and street lights instead of continuing inland.
- Bogong Watch project manager Linnea Emneby suggests the large numbers indicate a good year for the species, which remains endangered due to prolonged drought and habitat loss.
- Authorities urge residents to switch off unnecessary outdoor lighting, noting that Bogong moths are harmless and will be gone soon.
- Climate change and human development pose long-term threats to Bogong moths' survival, as rising temperatures make alpine summer habitats increasingly uninhabitable for the species.
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