why are dragonflies called mosquito hawks
Mosquito Hawks. Mosquito hawks are colloquial terms for crane flies and dragonflies. These insects received this nickname because they are perceived to eat mosquitoes, making them a beneficial insect.osquito hawks also received the term because they look like an oversized mosquito. This is particularly the case with the crane fly. The image to the left is a crane fly. While crane flies do not bite humans, they are potential threats to your lawn in large numbers.