1. It contains the typical crane flies from the genus " Tipula ". 2. The adults are slender, fragile flies, vaguely reminiscent of small crane flies . 3. Crane flies are found worldwide, though individual species usually have limited ranges.4. It should not to be confused with the crane fly " Pselliophora scurra" 5. After wintering in South Texas, the cranes fly back to Canada in March. 6. Unlike the similar-looking but unrelated herons, cranes fly with necks extended. 7. It mainly eats invertebrates such as caterpillars, crane flies , and spiders. 8. Or the crane fly that appears as if it just landed. 9. Unlike the similar-looking but un-related herons, cranes fly with necks extended. 10. Unlike the similar-looking but unrelated herons, cranes fly with necks outstretched, not pulled back.