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

Anon84 | 39 points

> 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.

pastage | 8 hours ago

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 ..

aa-jv | 10 hours ago