Do crane flies sting?

Crane flies cannot sting. The wings are often held out from the body when the crane fly is not moving. When the wings are held out, the large halteres (balancers) can be seen behind the wings. Unlike mosquitoes, crane flies can not fly well. They will sometimes "wobble" when flying. read more

Dear Wendy, Thanks for submitting an image of a Crane Fly, the subject to much debate in our comment section regarding stinging. According to all reputable information we have found, including the input from Dr. Chen Young, an expert in Crane Flies, they do not sting. Dr. read more