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Mothman is a moth-like creature reportedly seen in the Point Pleasant area of West Virginia from 15 November 1966 to 15 December 1967. The first newspaper report was published in…

DOWNE BANK, ENGLAND – JULY 8: A Nemophora Metallica moth pollinates Scabious at Downe Bank National Reserve on July 08, 2017 in Downe, England. Most insect species globally are showing dramatic reductions in population levels which can be attributed to increased use of pesticides and habitat loss. The decline is leading to a serious knock-on effect for the wider ecosystems. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

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Mothman is a moth-like creature reportedly seen in the Point Pleasant area of West Virginia from 15 November 1966 to 15 December 1967. The first newspaper report was published in the Point Pleasant Register dated 16 November 1966, titled "Couples See Man-Sized Bird...Creature...Something".