At this time of the year these crane flies frequently appear inside the house or a vehicle, and have to be persuaded to go out. With their long legs they seem to flap around all over the place. I’ve always known them as ‘daddy longlegs’.

At this time of the year these crane flies frequently appear inside the house or a vehicle, and have to be persuaded to go out. With their long legs they seem to flap around all over the place. I’ve always known them as ‘daddy longlegs’.