Crane flies have landed ever so lightly in Houston, which means one thing

Tuesday, April 11, 2023
HOUSTON, Texas -- The crane flies have arrived in Houston, and this year, they're here in droves.

Fragile, leggy, and whisper-light, crane flies are most often found around streams and lakes. But at certain times of year, they show up in urban areas, hovering and bobbing around houses and doorways.
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If you live in certain areas -- green, suburban areas -- you've surely encountered them or seen complaints on your cranky Facebook neighborhood page. This, even though they don't bite or want to bother you in any way.

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To bug experts like Janet Hurley, an Extension Program Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, their arrival means one thing: Spring is officially here.

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