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 ...

It’s likely that every Houstonian has encountered what appear to be giant mosquitoes in recent weeks, flying toward them and sneaking into homes uninvited. They're known as crane flies and they ...

Although crane flies look like giant mosquitoes, you can ease your mind knowing that they don’t bite. Crane flies generally do not eat once they’re adults, but they do drink – and this labrum, or ...

Yes, giant mosquitoes are a thing. They’re specialized to wait out the dry times only to emerge from their eggs when high water provides the perfect larval environment.

They also don't feed on mosquitoes, though they are often referred to as skeeter eaters. Each year, crane flies come out in droves in February and March, especially after periods of heavy rain.