Crane Fly

Commonly found near moist environments with organic matter, such as gardens, fields, and wetlands; often enter homes through open doors or windows.

Adults typically do not feed or consume only nectar and water; larvae (leatherjackets) feed on decaying vegetation and the roots of grass and plants.

Attracted to outdoor lights at night; known for their clumsy, gangly flight and tendency to rest on walls and ceilings. Life cycle includes egg, larval, pupal, and adult stages.

Harmless to humans as they do not bite or sting; beneficial as a food source for birds and other wildlife, though larvae can occasionally damage turf or crops.