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The Daddy Long-Legs Invasion

Each autumn the number daddy-long legs seen indoors suddenly increases as males go on the hunt for a mate.

Yet it may send a shiver down your spine to hear that experts predict an explosion in the number of crane flies this month.

The insects, Tipula paludosa, better known as the daddy-long-legs, have been emerging earlier than usual because of recent warm weather.

Kate spoke to Professor Adam Hart FRSB, Professor of Science Communication at the University of Gloucestershire to find out what's going on...

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