While mosquitoes are known to be dangerous to humans because they suck human blood and pass on dangerous diseases in doing so ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — With spring-like temperatures being enjoyed across Central Texas, crane flies are mating and popping up on trails, on your porch, and all too often in your house. Typically ...

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 ...

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 ...

"The common name is crane fly," said Alison Ravenscraft ... "When I came to Texas I heard 'skeeter eater', 'mosquito hawk' and I’ve also heard 'daddy long legs.'" Whatever they’re called ...

“The common name is crane fly,” said Alison Ravenscraft ... “When I came to Texas I heard skeeter eater, mosquito hawk and I’ve also heard daddy long legs.” Whatever they’re called ...

"Another common misconception people often have with crane flies is people will either call them mosquito hawks or skeeter eaters," Luetzow said. "One, crane flies are not mosquitoes, nor do they ...

"The common name is crane fly," said Alison Ravenscraft ... "When I came to Texas I heard 'skeeter eater', 'mosquito hawk' and I’ve also heard 'daddy long legs.'" Whatever they’re called ...