crane fly

The behavior has been noted in related species of crane fly, and in other insect species, when predators grasp their legs.

Back then, the culprit was the European crane fly.

The artificial fall also overpowered the crane fly, stymied by its long legs and slow flying.

I sat in the driveway and watched the last few crane flies bob through the air.

“That’s a crane fly. I have a lot of crane fly imitations.”