These insects fly with their legs. Physics explains how

Phantom crane flies change the angle of their splayed legs to increase or reduce drag, helping them navigate varying winds.Phantom crane flies change the angle of their splayed legs to increase or reduce drag, helping them navigate varying winds.  

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