"They are emerging in large numbers to better their chance of mating and laying eggs during their extremely short-lived adult lives." Spring is the crane fly's preferred mating time. This year you ...

The two species have slightly different life cycles. European crane flies lay eggs in early September, which develop into larvae in about a week. The larvae feed on grass in the fall, then remain ...

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.