Human Hand-Sized “Insect Fairy” Encountered in Effingham, IL

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Human Hand-Sized “Insect Fairy” Encountered in Effingham, IL

Location: Effingham, IL

Date: September 2010

Submitted by: Anonymous

“My parents and I were leaving a camping trip on land we own late at night. 

We drove through a family farm on the way home. I was In the back of the truck, watching the mob of insects flying every which way. 

Suddenly a bug as tall as a human hand flew into view and made a beeline for the truck. It then reversed directions, as soon as the headlights shined on it. 

All I could see was its four dragonfly wings and two appendages that resembled human legs below its body. After it left we all asked each other “was that a fairy?” 

I have seen anything like that before or after.”

Anonymous Submission recieved Fri, Jul 3, 9:53 PM

This article was edited post-publication to correct the title.