al wrote:
:: In the last couple of weeks, we've been inundated with them. They
:: seem to be attracted to light and fly in through any window or
:: door open for more than 2 seconds!
::
:: What exactly are they? I've seen some contradictory accounts by
:: Googling. Are they spiders? Why have I got so many? Do they
:: nest? How can I get rid of them?
::
They are craneflies.
Their grubs are known as leatherjackets and live in the soil (and they are
ugly as sin!)...no they don't nest, they're not spiders and you can get rid
of them by keeping windows closed when the lights are on...also turn off any
outside lights as they will hang around and wait for you to open the door!


PS, the one's that look like they might sting you are males...the sting is
in fact his 'thing' :-p