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Crane flies aren’t “skeeter eaters” at all. Q: Is That A Giant Mosquito In My House? Crane flies aren't "skeeter eaters" at all.

March is the time of year when crane flies begin to emerge from grassy areas throughout the Oklahoma City area, and you're probably seeing them in your yard. Maybe they're getting in your house.

As for those giant mosquitoes, you have nothing to fear. Although they do resemble a mosquito on steroids, those are benign insects called crane flies, also known as mosquito hawks or mosquito eaters.

Early spring is prime season for the crane fly, also known as the mosquito hawk, in Oklahoma. Here's what attracts them and whether they're dangerous.