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Moth Swarms Sweep Across Australia. That’s Good News.

NYT World Wednesday 30 September 2026, 13:10 UTC By Laura Chung 1 min read
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Bogong moths have been in decline since the 1980s, but this spring the insects have been sighted in the thousands across southeastern Australia, delighting scientists.

Bogong moths have been in decline since the 1980s, but this spring the insects have been sighted in the thousands across southeastern Australia, delighting scientists.
Moth Swarms Sweep Across (ORG) Australia (LOCATION)
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