A crane fly lays eggs in low-lying areas near water, which hatch as larvae. These larvae are called leather jackets and are brown or gray and cylinder-shaped. They have finger-like projections on ...

European crane fly larvae feed on turfgrass's roots, shoots, and crowns. This particular species is found in the Northwest ...

Fredericks. He adds, "Some crane fly larvae feed beneath the soil on grass roots and can be seen emerging in large numbers from infested lawns." Keeping your lawn healthy and well-maintained will ...

Leatherjackets are the grubs or larvae of crane-flies (Tipula species) better known by their common name, daddylong-legs. They have long thin legs, narrow bodies and slender wings. Although several ...