Bogong moth swarm drives homes alarm across cities
Thousands of bogong moths swarmed homes from Melbourne to Sydney, covering walls, windows, and rooftops.
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“Homes hit by swarm of thousands of bogong moths”
Bogong moth swarm drives homes alarm across cities
Key points
- Thousands of bogong moths have swarmed properties from Melbourne to Sydney.
- The unusual event is linked to native bogong moths being blown off their migration path by strong winds.
- The incident mirrors a broader pattern of moth swarms affecting urban areas.
- Public reports describe extensive moth presence on walls, windows, and rooftops.
- Experts note this is an unusual disturbance of a traditional migratory route.
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Thousands of bogong moths swarmed homes from Melbourne to Sydney, covering walls, windows, and rooftops.