Despite MI's Mosquito Woes, This Thing's Not Part of the Problem
Get our free mobile app Mosquitoes vs. Crane Flies - Differences Crane flies are actually more commonly known by a few different names such as "Mosquito Hawks" (via Orkin), "Skeeter Eaters" (via Orkin), "Tipples" or, my personal favorite, "Gollywhoppers." No matter what you call them, while they may look pretty similar, there are a few key differences between them and their blood-sucking brethren. First of all, despite what you may have heard, crane flies don't even bite. Matthew Bertone, PhD, is a crane fly specialist and worked as an extension associate with the North Carolina State Univ...