Re: What are mosquito hawks (again)

Date: Fri May 22 19:59:30 1998
Posted By: John Buckwalter, Professor, Physical and Life Sciences, SUNY College of Technology, Alfred, NY
Area of science: Zoology
ID: 889919774.Zo

Message:

I didn't see the original question and answer, but will take a guess with the limited information in this question--could it be a crane fly?

My source says they're sometimes called "mosquito hawks", and they lay eggs on moist soil. Adults can reach up to 2 inches long.

See the crane fly information and graphic here.

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