Australian scientists are undertaking a groundbreaking experiment to track the migration of 10,000 bogong moths, a species that travels hundreds of miles twice annually to and from the Australian Alps for breeding and shelter in mountain caves. This "low-tech, high-effort" initiative, described as the first of its kind, involves attaching tiny reflective tags to the moths using eyelash glue, allowing for detection as they move. Community members near Mount Kosciuszko are actively participating by hosting bug lanterns and reporting sightings of tagged moths, contributing vital data to understand the moths' breeding habits, migration routes, and their significant role as a food source and nutrient mover within ecosystems.