Bogong moths use a stellar compass for long-distance navigation at night

by Anon84on 6/23/2025, 9:53 PMwith 9 comments

by pastageon 6/27/2025, 9:13 AM

> Mouritsen–Frost flight simulator

Has apparently been used to study other insects (monark butterfly). Seems to be a very simple construction a tube only showing the night sky and recording of the flight direction.

by aa-jvon 6/27/2025, 7:19 AM

They're also considered a delicacy in that part of the world.

Always wanted to try them myself, but probably going to be more partial to wittchety grubs ..