We've had these big green flying bugs in Texas that like hover above the yard, does anyone know what they are?

Question

We've had these big green flying bugs in Texas but nothing like what I've seen here. They seem to be blind or something...they fly into everything and are hoovering all over out in the yard just above my lawn. Anyone really know what these are?

Answer 1

Cicada don't hover. You are describing dragon flies. they have long segmented bodies and 4 wings. They are advantageous insects that eat mosquitos, so don't kill them.  

Answer 2

They are probably cicadas or locusts.  I have them too.  If they make really loud, obnoxioius noises, they are probably cicadas.

Answer 3

I've got them too!  They're everywhere, but they are not dragonflies.  These bugs look like beetles.  Almost like a cicada, but the head is pointed and they don't make the cicada noise.  Single wings, and they are green.  I've been trying to search the internet, but haven't found anything yet.