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Non-Biting
Insects
(It only LOOKS
like a mosquito!)
You may see an insect that looks like a
mosquito, but is actually a non-biting insect species which poses no viral danger to residents. The European
Crane Fly, for example, looks like an extremely large mosquito, but the
adult doesn't have a mouth and is physically incapable of eating.
While non-biting insects are a nuisance, they
don't cause any harm. Most of these insects are attracted to
light, and if you leave a porch light or garage light on, these
insects will seem to swarm around the light.
Below are insects which are often mistaken for
mosquitoes.
 
CRANE FLY
(No mouthparts,
very long legs, wings stick out when insect is at rest)
 
GNAT
(Has a deep
"chest", lacks mouthparts)
MAYFLY
BLOODWORM
(Often mistaken
for mosquito larva or pupa)
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