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 ...

MORE | You've probably seen more crane flies in Oklahoma, but why? Sign up for our Newsletters The insects, which are also known by Oklahomans as mayflies or mosquito hawks, have already been ...

While the awkward-looking bugs bear a resemblance to mosquitoes (even nicknamed mosquito hawks), that's where their similarities end. Unlike their blood-sucking cousins, crane flies pose no threat ...

Mosquito hawks are a common annoyance in East Texas. The most common myth about mosquito hawks, actual name is crane fly, is ...

Crane flies, often mistaken for skeeter hawks, are harmless Louisiana insects. They don't bite or sting, and benefit the ecosystem by aiding in decomposition and serving as food.