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Crane flies pupate and emerge during early spring to find mates and lay their eggs. (Canva)

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Crane flies descend in swarms on parts of Texas in the early spring and fall. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Michael Miller)

Incorrectly referred to as mosquitoes, these large flies appear in droves in early springOne of the first recognizable signs of spring to anyone living in much of Texas is the swarm of crane flies that descend on urban and rural areas. Often referred to as mosquito hawks due to their ...

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