Kate Umbers

researcher

Associate Professor Kate Umbers is a researcher at Western Sydney University specializing in the migration and navigation systems of bogong moths. Her work has been pivotal in understanding the remarkable navigational abilities of these insects, particularly their use of Earth’s magnetic field and starlight to find their migratory routes. Recently, she has been involved in efforts to track the population and movements of bogong moths, which are facing threats due to climate change and ecological shifts. Umbers is also preparing to launch a public engagement initiative called Bogong Watch, to involve citizens in tracking these moths as part of vital conservation efforts.