How dangerous are crane flies?

Crane flies neither bite nor sting. Thus, they pose no danger, whatsoever. Despite their insignificance as a hazard, their presence causes some folks to suffer great fear and angst. Why? read more

Crane flies, also known as daddy longlegs, are sometimes mistaken for large mosquitoes. There are more than 1,500 species of crane flies in North America which belong to the insect family tipulidae. Crane flies are outdoors insects that are most often observed on outdoor walls and window screens and do not bite or sting humans, livestock, or pets. read more

Crane flies as flying insects are harmless; however, in the larval stage, they can do damage to turf grass when populations are heavy. The leatherjacket, as the larva is known, does feed on the thatch and roots beneath our lawns where it helps with the decomposing of organic matter. read more

The larvae of crane flies are known commonly as leatherjackets. Misconceptions. There is an enduring urban legend that crane flies are the most venomous insects in the world, but have no ability to administer the venom. This is not true. read more