A crane fly has a body about ¾ inches long, legs about 4 inches long, and a single set of clear wings. They also have antennae called halteres behind the wings that help them fly, though not very ...

Crane flies may look like large mosquitoes, but they don't bite. ... They have narrow, membranous wings, and their wingspan can range from 1.25 to 2 inches (31 to 50 millimeters).

An adult crane fly is characterized by the familiar long legs and wings, which allow it to fly and mate. After mating, female crane flies lay eggs to restart the life cycle. “The adults are all ...

Crane flies can be distinguished from mosquitoes not only by their larger size but also by their wings, which lack the scales found on mosquito wings. Luckily for us (and mosquitoes), they don't bite!

Crane flies, also known as mosquito hawks, can grow to over 2 inches long with a 3-inch wingspan. A closer inspection would reveal lots of differences beyond size but, at a glance, a crane fly looks ...

Crane flies can be distinguished from mosquitoes by their larger size; but also by their wings, which lack the scales found on mosquito wings. While crane flies might not reduce the mosquito ...

The crane flies, which are among the first insects to emerge around Spring, have only one mission in their three-day adult life: to find love. Experts call this spring-time insect a misunderstood ...

Crane flies, which look like giant mosquitoes, are back in Houston as a sure sign of spring. The mosquito imposters are swarming the Bayou City right now. Chron Logo Hearst Newspapers Logo.

Early spring is prime season for the crane fly, also known as the mosquito hawk, in Oklahoma. Here's what attracts them and whether they're dangerous.