Crane Fly

About Crane Fly

Resembling large mosquitoes, crane flies have slender bodies and long legs, often mistaken for harmless insects in Middle Tennessee lawns like those in Columbia and Franklin. While adults do not bite, their larvae, known as leatherjackets, feed on grass roots, causing thinning and brown patches in turf. Effective lawn care treatments can help manage crane fly populations and protect your lawn’s health.

Crane Fly is a fly commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Flies identification guide.

As lawn care and treatment specialists, we encounter Crane Fly regularly when servicing properties across the region. Proper identification is the first step toward effective pest management that protects both your turf and your landscape plantings.