“Bugnadoes” Develop Across Areas of Missouri

Parts of Missouri affected by serious flooding in recent months are having to contend with a bizarre new natural hazard, swarms of bugs that appear in the shape of tornado funnels.

The large bug vortexes of flying bugs, which have been referred to by local people as “bugnadoes”, have been spotted throughout low-lying parts of the State in the vicinity of the Missouri River.

It is unclear as of yet what species of flying insects is involved.

To make matters worse, however, swarms of dragonflies have been seen flying around and feeding on the swirling bug funnels.