Daddy longlegs: Why are there loads around right now?

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Its legs are several times as long as its body and it can often be seen bobbing about in a flutter in corners of rooms just before bedtime.

But have you noticed that you've started to see lots more daddy longlegs in your house in recently?

As the weather begins to cool, you'll often find them in the house at this time of year as they seek warmth indoors.

The bugs - also known as crane flies - start life underground, before beginning to emerge around mid-August in the UK, reach their peak by the middle of September.

Have you seen lots of daddy longlegs in your house? Let us know in the comments.

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Image caption, The Charity Buglife has explained that some similar-looking bugs are often also called daddy longlegs