crane fly (Meaning)
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crane fly (n)
long-legged slender flies that resemble large mosquitoes but do not bite
Synonyms & Antonyms of crane fly
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crane fly Sentence Examples
- The clumsy crane fly fumbled in the air, its long legs tangled.
- Despite their resemblance, crane flies are completely harmless unlike their bloodsucking cousins, mosquitoes.
- Peering into the tall grass, I spotted a brown crane fly larva, nicknamed a "leatherjacket."
- Adult crane flies don't bite or sting, but their fragile legs detach easily if touched.
- Attracted by the moisture, a swarm of crane flies buzzed around the damp compost pile.
- The delicate wings of the crane fly shimmered in the sunlight as it fluttered near the garden.
- After a short adult life, the crane fly lays eggs in the soil, continuing the life cycle.
- Researchers believe crane flies may play a role in aerating the soil with their burrowing larvae.
- If you see a crane fly in your house, gently guide it outside as they're not considered pests.
- Crane flies are fascinating insects, even if their gangly appearance might startle you at first.
FAQs About the word crane fly
long-legged slender flies that resemble large mosquitoes but do not bite
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The clumsy crane fly fumbled in the air, its long legs tangled.
Despite their resemblance, crane flies are completely harmless unlike their bloodsucking cousins, mosquitoes.
Peering into the tall grass, I spotted a brown crane fly larva, nicknamed a "leatherjacket."
Adult crane flies don't bite or sting, but their fragile legs detach easily if touched.
