Bogong moths rely on stars and magnetic fields to guide epic migrations
Monday, 1 September 2025 () Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jun 21, 2025
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have confirmed that Bogong moths navigate using the stars and the Milky Way, making them the first known invertebrates to rely on celestial cues for long-distance travel. The study, published in Nature, reveals that these nocturnal insects pair stellar orientation with Earth's magnetic field to complete seasonal migrations of up to 1000 kilometers.
Monday, 1 September 2025 ()
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jun 21, 2025