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What is the difference between a mosquito hawk and a crane fly?—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 12 Mar. 2024 Crane flies, also known as mosquito hawks thanks to their resemblance to giant mosquitoes, are out in force right now.—The Arizona Republic, 12 Mar. 2024 Crane flies, commonly known as mosquito hawks or even skeeter eaters, have emerged in droves this spring.—Sarah Bahari, Dallas News, 23 Mar. 2023
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