What are Those Gigantic Flies?

As we progress later into the summer, we commonly see an increase in horse fly activity.

Giant Fly, RAGE Wiki

Cluster Flies : Got Pests? : Board of Pesticides Control: Maine DACF

Crane Flies and Other Mosquito Imposters - San Gabriel Valley MVCD

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Giant Mosquito? Mosquito-Eater? Nope, It's a Crane Fly!, News

Legal Action Seeks Endangered Species Protection for Giant California Fly - Center for Biological Diversity

Eons, The Age of Giant Insects, Season 1, Episode 12

Giant black fly in central Missouri, about 2 inches long : r/whatsthisbug

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