Alright...I know it sounds crazy, but im deathly afraid of these things.
theyre always in my house, not mosquitos.
what are they called??
http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/1888193/2/istockphoto_1888193_bug_on_the_wall.jpg
does anybody know the scientific name/the most common name for it?
most appreciated. =]
2007-10-03 12:39:40 · 5 answers · asked by Em 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
This is a crane fly, family Tipulidae. There are at least 14,000 species. They are harmless to humans; their grubs eat grass roots. Just ignore them, and screen your windows.
2007-10-03 12:57:40 · answer #1 · answered by Howard H 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yep Howards is correct. Its a Crane fly. They are harmless.
2007-10-03 21:22:43 · answer #2 · answered by Frootbat31 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here in the pacific northwest we call them skeeter-eaters. They are good and help keep the skeeters away
2007-10-03 23:05:21 · answer #3 · answered by B. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a water bug. They don't bite- at least that's what my husband says. They are gross, I agree.
2007-10-03 19:47:24 · answer #4 · answered by Mars1111 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i've seen them before, don't know they're name but i know they're harmless.
2007-10-03 19:46:55 · answer #5 · answered by tristan_jay33 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋