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Tiny Moth Seen Navigating by The Stars in Scientific First : ScienceAlert

Last updated: June 18, 2025 11:40 am
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How do bogong moths navigate such long distances, and what visual cues are they using to guide them?” Adden said. “We believe our research provides strong evidence that these moths are indeed using the stars to navigate.”

This research not only sheds light on the incredible navigation abilities of the bogong moth but also adds to our understanding of how insects can accomplish such remarkable feats. It opens up new avenues for research into the navigational abilities of other migratory species and could potentially have applications in fields such as robotics and artificial intelligence.

As the bogong moths continue their annual migration across Australia, scientists will be watching closely to learn more about this fascinating phenomenon. With each new discovery, we come one step closer to unlocking the mysteries of the natural world and the incredible abilities of the creatures that inhabit it.

The Bogong moth is a remarkable insect that has fascinated scientists for years with its ability to navigate long distances at night. Researchers have been studying how these moths know the direction they need to travel and when to stop, shedding light on the incredible mechanisms at play in their tiny brains.

According to Warrant, a researcher involved in the study, the Bogong moth likely uses a combination of sensory cues to determine its destination. While they are still investigating the specific cues involved in this process, they believe that magnetic and stellar information play a crucial role in guiding the moths to their destination. Understanding how these cues are integrated in the moth’s brain is a key area of future research.

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Celestial navigation is not unique to the Bogong moth, as other animals such as birds, seals, and frogs also use the stars to navigate. However, the ability of these small moths to travel long distances solely at night using stellar cues is truly remarkable. With a wingspan of just 5 cm and a brain the size of a grain of rice, the Bogong moth manages to fly up to 1000 km without food or shelter, relying on the stars to steer its course.

Imagine being tasked with walking such a distance at night without any modern navigation tools like GPS or a compass. Even a small error in determining your direction could lead you far off course after traveling such a long distance. The precision and accuracy demonstrated by the Bogong moth in its nocturnal navigation is truly awe-inspiring.

The research on the Bogong moth’s navigation abilities has been published in the prestigious journal Nature, highlighting the significance of this discovery in our understanding of insect behavior. As scientists continue to unravel the mysteries of how these tiny moths navigate vast distances with such precision, we gain a deeper appreciation for the complexity and ingenuity of the natural world.

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