A scientific effort to track the migratory patterns of the bogong moth has yielded unexpectedly negative results, with researchers unable to locate any of the 14,000 moths they tagged. Scientists utilized a novel method, attaching small paper tags with eyelash glue, to monitor the moths’ long-distance flights. Despite the complete loss of tagged individuals, researchers remain optimistic about the project’s overall goals. They believe the moths may have shed the tags naturally, or the tags may have impacted the moths’ ability to survive. The team is now considering alternative tagging technologies for future studies, including micro-transmitters. Understanding bogong moth migration is crucial, as the moths play a vital role in the ecosystem and are an important food source for several threatened species. Further research aims to unravel the mysteries surrounding these remarkable long-distance fliers.