What's up with all the crane flies in Tucson?
Monday, March 9, 2020 - 08:50
in Paleontology & Archaeology
They've descended in droves on the Tucson area, swarming the weeds in backyards, hovering around lighted windows at night and wafting inside as soon as a door opens. Some people think they're giant mosquitoes, some believe they eat mosquitoes, and others mistake them for spiders—but the these awkward-looking insects, with their spindly legs and fairy-like flutter, aren't any of those.