Crane Fly

Commonly found in moist areas like lawns, gardens, woodlands, and near bodies of water.

Adults mostly do not eat or consume nectar; larvae (leatherjackets) eat decaying organic matter or plant roots.

Attracted to lights at night; often mistaken for giant mosquitoes but are weak flyers and relatively short-lived as adults.

Harmless to humans as they do not bite or sting. Larvae can sometimes damage lawn roots, but adults serve as a food source for birds and bats.