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 ...

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.

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 ...