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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you see a large, skinny winged insects buzzing around your property, it’s easy to assume your home has been invaded by ...

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 ...

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 ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - You may notice more and more mosquito-like bugs out and about this spring, but if you see them, you shouldn’t worry. The large, mosquito-like insects are called crane flies, ...

HOUSTON — With how nice this weather has been maybe some of you have been leaving a door or window open to enjoy it. However, that may also mean finding some big bugs in your home. We're talking about ...

It's spring in Texas and that means bluebonnets, baseball and unfortunately, bugs and this year crane flies are abundant. Often confused by new Texans for a Texas-sized mosquito or incorrectly ...

TEXAS, USA — You may have noticed what looks like a giant mosquito hanging around your yard. While they make look scary, it's not actually a mosquito. Midland College Biology Instructor Bethany ...

Crane flies, we’ve all seen them awkwardly bumping into walls, ceilings and windows, gathered around porch lights or stuck to your window screens. In our area, they commonly known as mosquito hawks or ...

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 ...

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 ...