Quick answer
Crane Fly information for homes and businesses across Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire. Leatherjackets are the larvae of crane flies, also called daddy-longlegs. Call Protec on 0161 448 1782, available 24/7, to discuss what you have noticed and the appropriate next step.
What to look for
- Leatherjackets are the larvae of crane flies, also called daddy-longlegs.
- They are greyish-brown, elongate and tubular, up to 30 mm long, with no legs or obvious head.
- Some leatherjackets feed on the roots and stem bases of lawn grasses and other plants.
- Root feeding can leave yellowish-brown patches in lawns or affect small plants, which is a factual reason to seek advice on identification.
Typical setting
Larvae occur in soil and turf, particularly lawns; adult crane flies lay eggs in turf or on the soil surface.
Discussing a pest concern
Make a note of what you have seen and where it was found. Protec can be contacted on 0161 448 1782 to discuss a pest concern at a home or business across Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire.
Crane Fly FAQs
Useful questions
What is Crane Fly?
Leatherjackets are the larvae of crane flies, also called daddy-longlegs.
Where might Crane Fly be found?
Larvae occur in soil and turf, particularly lawns; adult crane flies lay eggs in turf or on the soil surface.
What should I do if I think I have Crane Fly?
Make a note of what you have seen and where it was found, then call Protec on 0161 448 1782 to discuss the concern at your home or business.
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