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3 October 2026

Swarms of moths in Australia lift hopes of recovery for endangered species

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Swarms of moths in Australia lift hopes of recovery for endangered species

Swarms of moths blanketing homes in Australia's southeast in recent days signalled the endangered species is recovering, ​authorities said on Saturday.

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