Crane Fly

Commonly found in temperate, moist regions near bodies of water or grassy fields; often enter homes near lights.

Adults often do not eat and have short lives; some species drink nectar. Larvae (leatherjackets) eat decaying organic matter or plant roots.

Attracted to outdoor and indoor lights at night. They are clumsy flyers and are frequently mistaken for giant mosquitoes but do not bite.

Harmless to humans as they do not sting or bite. Larvae can sometimes damage lawns, but they serve as a vital food source for birds, fish, and other wildlife.