They also live in other damp areas where there is mud or damp soil. They look like mosquitoes and midges. Crane flies can be found worldwide.
Crane flies look like giant mosquitoes and are very common.
They can be from 8 mm to 65 mm long. They have very slender bodies. They have a wingspan up to 75 mm. They have very long legs that can be easily broken off. The legs are often twice as long as the body.