Horseshoes 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2009 Here is a pic of who made a visit on my veranda. I have more pics but this one seems good. Name anyone? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockworm 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2009 Looks like a Crane Fly to me. (Family Tipulidae). Most species are aquatic and feed on rotting vegetation. There are many artificial imitations, usually called Daddy Longlegs or something like that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futzer 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2009 Rockworm has it, yes it is a Crane fly. Cheers, Futzer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the saltydog 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2009 And its a female, indicated by the sharp ovipositor (rear end). The larva eat as Rockworm described, but the adults don't eat. I happened to have the book on my end table. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horseshoes 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 Thanks. I thought so, but it was so big I wasn't sure. :thumbsup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futzer 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 And its a female, indicated by the sharp ovipositor (rear end). The larva eat as Rockworm described, but the adults don't eat. I happened to have the book on my end table. Hey SaltyD, I thought the adults carried off infants that did not behave, or so I was told. Cheers, Futzer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rich5665 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2009 I've seen them called Crane Flies and Daddy Long Legs on this site. I've always heard them called the Mosquito Hawks here in NJ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytyinfreak 0 Report post Posted August 27, 2009 I've seen them called Crane Flies and Daddy Long Legs on this site. I've always heard them called the Mosquito Hawks here in NJ Is a skeeto hawk the same as a crane fly? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridleyffo 0 Report post Posted August 27, 2009 We always called them Skeeter Eaters Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites