A crane fly, insect family Tipulidae, is a large fly with long, slender legs that looks like a giant mosquito. They’re sometimes called mosquito hawks or skeeter eaters because they’re said to eat ...
March is the time of year when crane flies begin to emerge from grassy areas throughout the Oklahoma City area, and you're probably seeing them in your yard. Maybe they're getting in your house.
Mosquitoes and crane flies are often confused with one another because they look similar at first glance, and they live in comparable habitats. However, the truth is that they are two completely ...
Crane flies are found all around the world. These gangly insects look a lot like large mosquitoes, but they’re harmless. Crane flies don’t bite, and many of them don’t even have mouths! Though they ...
(WVUE) - With the weather getting warmer you might notice big flies with long legs around your home or outside. Crane flies, also known as mosquito eaters, are flies that come out of hibernation from ...
What are those weird-looking, long-legged bugs? And, why are they everywhere? Should you be worried? March is the time of year when crane flies begin to emerge from grassy areas throughout the ...
Maybe you're wondering why so many huge mosquito-looking bugs are flitting around your yard and getting in your house right now. Crane flies, also known as mosquito hawks thanks to their resemblance ...
Have you been noticing a few extra long-legged insects flying around in the past few weeks? You aren't alone. Crane flies, also commonly called mosquito hawks, have recently been swarming across parts ...
Spring in Arizona brings beautiful weather — and some nasty bugs. Lately, there has been a large number of crane flies hanging around. But despite their gnarly appearance, similar to giant mosquitoes, ...
HOUSTON, Texas -- The crane flies have arrived in Houston, and this year, they're here in droves. Fragile, leggy, and whisper-light, crane flies are most often found around streams and lakes. But at ...