Adults feed on nectar from flowers or other outdoor plants. Crane flies lay their eggs in the ground, where larvae feed on decaying wood and vegetation. Where Do They Live? Adult crane flies prefer to dwell in wet, mossy, old and open woodlands.

Where do crane flies like to live?

Crane flies lay their eggs in the ground, where larvae feed on decaying wood and vegetation. Where Do They Live? Adult crane flies prefer to dwell in wet, mossy, old and open woodlands.

Where are crane flies found?

Adult crane flies are most commonly found in low, leafy vegetation around streams and lakes. But at certain times of year they are common in urban areas around houses and doorways.