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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

It's spring in Texas and that means baseball, bluebonnets and unfortunately, bugs. Incorrectly referred to as mosquitoes, these large flies appear in droves in early spring but the long-legged crane ...

Mosquitoes are a natural part of summer. Luckily, in Colorado, we have fewer mosquitoes than many areas of the country. One of the luxuries of living in Durango is the ability to sit outside in the ...

While mosquitoes are known to be dangerous to humans because they suck human blood and pass on dangerous diseases in doing so, crane flies, on the other hand, are safe for humans but can be harmful to ...