mosquito hawk: any of a family (Tipulidae) of long-legged slender dipteran flies that resemble large mosquitoes but do not bite dragonfly: any of a suborder (Anisoptera) of odonate insects that are larger and stouter than damselflies, hold the wings horizontal in repose, and have rectal gills during the naiad stage
Mosquito hawk
An insect that eats mosquitoes also known as a crane fly, it looks like a very large mosquito. Some also call the dragonfly the mosquito hawk because its main diet is mosquitoes.
A mosquito hawk, more accurately known as a dragonfly, catches mosquitoes in mid-air using its agile flight and sharp reflexes. Once it captures a mosquito with its strong jaws, it uses its serrated mouthparts to hold the prey while consuming it. Dragonflies are voracious predators and can eat several mosquitoes in a single day, significantly helping to control mosquito populations.
a "mosquito hawk"
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culicidae
they eat both female and male mosquito i do believe..... which is VERY helpful for us and animals.
A big mosquito hawk, also known as a crane fly, can have a wingspan of up to 3 inches and a body length of about 1 inch. They have long, slender bodies and long legs, resembling a large mosquito but without a stinger.
The big mosquito-looking bug that is not a crane fly is likely a mosquito hawk, also known as a crane fly.
The big mosquito-looking bug is likely a crane fly, also known as a mosquito hawk or daddy longlegs. It resembles a large mosquito but is harmless and does not bite humans.
the male is the fatter one
The biggest mosquito-looking bug I have ever encountered is the crane fly, also known as a mosquito hawk. It resembles a large mosquito but is harmless and does not bite humans.