Do mosquitoe hawks eat mosquitoes

Answer 1

What a mosquito hawk eats. Habitat and Food Source(s): Larvae have chewing mouthparts. Crane fly larvae feed primarily on decomposing organic matter. Adults do not feed. They commonly occur in moist environments such as woodlands, streams and flood plains although some species inhabit open fields, dry rangeland and even desert environments. In compost piles, they often occur on the soil surface below the pile of decaying vegetation. Some species have been reported to feed on roots of forage crops, turf grasses and seedling field crops. Usually their presence causes little concern because they are assisting in the process of decomposition. Larvae have not been reported to feed on vegetable transplants or garden plants in Texas. Adults have long slender legs which are easily broken and may be missing in some specimens

From the book:

Field Guide to Texas Insects,

Drees, B.M. and John Jackman,

Copyright 1999

Gulf Publishing Company,

Houston, Texas

Answer 2

you can mostly find mosquito hawks/eaters eating mosquitos i think that's how they got their name

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The term mosquito hawks can be used to describe the dragonfly or the crane fly. If you are referring to the dragonfly then the answer is yes they eat mosquitos. If you are referring to the crane fly then the answer is no they do not.

Answer 3

yes, maybe?