I don't like them and I think it's only because I used to (as a child) pull their legs off one by one (cruel I know) and I think they're back to haunt me!!!!
But besides the point, what has bought them all out? The heat?
2006-09-17 11:04:54 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
the reason there are lots of crane flies about is that they spend the first year of their life underground, usually in grassland as a larvae (commonly known as a leatherjacket) that can often be found when digging out old lawns. it is probably the change of weather that causes them to ''hatch'', after first making their way to the surface, the adult ''fly'' emerges and goes off to find a mate, after mating the female lays the eggs in grass, where the 'hatched ' larvae can burrow. some years they are more prolific than others, probably linked to food availability.
the crane fly happens to be the most venomous insect in the u.k, more deadly than an adder, luckily they have no fangs, so cannot inject venom, however it is advisable not to eat them !!
2006-09-17 20:36:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is definately an invasion of Craneflies at the moment. They are everywhere in the house and garden. Been to our allotment today and its crawling with them. Why? Don't know. Clearly they must have had conditions that suit them recently. Never known so many before.
2006-09-17 11:07:54 · answer #2 · answered by Lavender 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the second question on Craneflies I have answered tonight, and we do seem to be plagued by them.
I do know that the little buggers emerge at this time of year, but their is a plethora of them this year. However, I saw very few winged ants (drones) this year.
We need a biologist, or similar. Any out there?
2006-09-17 11:31:34 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apparently it's the season for them and it finishes at the end of September.
I hope that's true because I have had lots in my home during the last few weeks.
2006-09-17 11:19:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For some reason there are years when they proliferate. I remember a year in England when they were thick on the windows. The following year, there were few crane flies, but we were thick with wasps.
Go figure that.
2006-09-17 11:07:39 · answer #5 · answered by nick s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ive just got back from the lakes, and they were everywhere. at least 2 in every room of the house :S I don't think its been particularly hot tho. Hmm...
2006-09-17 11:09:48 · answer #6 · answered by amy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's actually the first wave of the alien invasion. The second wave will be three-foot-tall estate agents.
2006-09-17 11:13:47 · answer #7 · answered by stevewbcanada 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I yjink it is the heat, kitchen is full of them right now !
XX.
2006-09-17 11:14:31 · answer #8 · answered by iain xx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the change in atmospheric pressure brings 'em out( hence the heat)
2006-09-17 11:09:47 · answer #9 · answered by bob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its the combination of damp and the heat that brings them out in force, they are a nuisance, i've counted about 15 in my living room today...............
2006-09-17 11:07:18 · answer #10 · answered by fossil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋