Insects and Spiders

Crane Fly On Leaf

These looks like giant mosquitos and lots of people mistake them for just that. However, they are not mosquitos and are harmless, just annoying when they come in our houses at dusk every time the door opens. Pets love them.
Crane Fly (Tipula sp.)

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