Crane flies, commonly known as mosquito hawks or even skeeter eaters, are a harbinger of spring in Texas. The insects do not actually eat mosquitoes, contrary to popular belief.

Crane flies are also called mosquito hawks, which reinforces the misconception that they are just another species of mosquito. And contrary to popular belief, crane flies do not eat mosquitoes.

They’re sometimes called mosquito hawks or skeeter eaters because they’re said to eat mosquitos, though this is untrue. There are lots of species of crane flies in the United States, but a few ...

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