Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Maybe you're wondering why so many huge mosquito-looking bugs are flitting around your yard and getting in your house right now.

Opelousas, La: Are you busy swatting away crane flies? If so, put down the fly swatter because these bugs have a purpose, and you won't believe this one. " When I see those flies in my house, and they ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

(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 ...

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 ...

Have you seen the large flying mosquito-like insects in Houston? Those insects aren't mosquitoes — they are harmless crane flies and they're showing up earlier than usual. The large tan-colored flies ...

When describing a fly, many people think of the ubiquitous house fly (Musca domestica); whereas, some biologists might envision the fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster). Both are good examples of ...