The Earth`s Magnetic Field and Visual Landmarks Steer Migratory Flight Behavior in the Nocturnal Australian Bogong Moth (Current Biology)

The nocturnal Bogong moth performs a highly directed long-distance migration to and from alpine caves in the Australian Alps. Dreyer et al. show that this moth senses the Earth`s magnetic field and uses it together with visual landmarks to steer migratory flight behavior. The geomagnetic field might thus be used as a compass during migration.