Marissa L Parrott

[upbeat music] Swarms of Bogong moths is not a new thing, but it has been years since we've seen numbers like this.

Dr. Marissa Parrott is a biologist.

Doctor, firstly, why are there so many Bogong moths around this year?

Well, the Bogong moths are such an amazing species, and this is how nature should be.

But this year, strong winds and bright city lights are causing some unexpected detours and a longer than normal trip.

So can we expect to see these unexpected house guests to move on any time soon? Here with the latest is Senior Conservation Biologist at Zoos Victoria, Dr Marissa Parrott.

Morning to you.

Is there something unusual about this year's migration compared to previous years?

So where have they appeared from in such numbers, and how long will they be with us? Dr.

Marissa Parrott is a senior conservation biologist at Zoos Victoria.

She joins me now on the line.

Welcome to Saturday Extra.

We'll identify it for you and add it to our map and get that data.

But you can also do things like turning off outside lights so they're not drawn down and planting native plants so that they have something to eat on their epic journey.

Marissa Parrott, thank you very much for that.

Um, I think we're, you know, delighted that these endangered creatures are coming with us, and perhaps we'll also be relieved when they go.