Mothman
The Winged Man · The Cornstalk Curse
Homo pteryx (colloquial)
Evidence Level
Tier 2/5 — Physical Traces
Overview
A winged humanoid with large red glowing eyes, reported in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, between November 1966 and December 1967. Associated with the Silver Bridge collapse that killed 46 people. Regarded as a harbinger of disaster.
Physical Characteristics
Humanoid body 6–7 ft tall with grey or black feathered wings spanning 10–15 ft. Glowing red eyes set in a broad chest (no visible head). Capable of flight speeds reportedly exceeding 100 mph.
📍 Habitat & Region
Ohio Valley, West Virginia, USA · US
Industrial lowlands, bridge structures, the TNT Area (former WW2 munitions site), Ohio River valley
Notable Events
First sighting by Roger and Linda Scarberry near the TNT Area, Point Pleasant
Silver Bridge collapses on December 15, killing 46 — sightings cease
John Keel's book "The Mothman Prophecies" adapted into a film
Multiple sightings reported in Chicago — the "Chicago Mothman" wave begins