Crane fly larvae are part of the natural ecosystem, which means they’re food for some animals and insects like skunks, birds, ground beetles, and fungi. Crane flies can cause significant damage ...

Larvae. The larvae of the crane fly look like worms. They have a tough skin, ... Once crane flies start to break from their pupal case, there isn’t much you can do to control them.

Crane fly larvae can eat grass crowns and roots but are harmless when they become adults. ... Pest control companies like Terminix say no control is necessary for crane flies, ...

Crane flies have four distinct life stages: egg, larva, pupa and adult. “Crane fly adults that you see flying around are at the final stage of their life cycle," Bogan said.

Larvae can oftentimes be found in wet soils feeding on decaying vegetation. Advertisement. Article continues below this ad. 2. ... There is probably no way to fully control crane flies.

Many insects play an important role in gardens, but when left unchecked, can “damage” or even “kill” plants over time. 1. Crane flies. ... Crane fly larvae, also known as leatherjackets, ...

Adult crane flies, also known as ‘daddy long legs’ or ‘leatherjackets’ emerge in late summer and lay their eggs in lawns and flower beds. Their larvae develop underground over eight to 10 ...