Crane Fly Collection

A bed too small
Atul Saluja

Head of Cabbage with Insects, early 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of Cabbage with Insects, early 17th century

Plate 59: Seven Assorted Insects, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Plate 59: Seven Assorted Insects, c. 1575/1580

The Spiders Webb, illustration from Country Ways and Country Days (colour litho)
IL281035 The Spiders Webb, illustration from Country Ways and Country Days (colour litho) by Muckley, Louis Fairfax (1862-1926); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Cranefly (Tipula paludosa) flight trail over meadow in old quarry on autumn night in Somerset, England. September

Curtis British Entomology Plate 573
Diptera: Geranomyia unicolor (Long-lipped Crane-fly) [Plant: Saxifraga umbrosa (London Pride)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 557
Diptera: Erioptera crassipes = Molophilus obscurus (Short-legged Crane-fly) [Plant: Hedera helix (Common Ivy)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 409
Diptera: Dixa nebulosa (Clouded-winged Crane-fly) [Plant: Ligustrum vulgare (Privet)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 365
Diptera: Leptomorphus walkeri (Southgate Crane-fly) [Plant: ? (Jungermannia epiphylla)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 178
Diptera: Cecidomyia verna = Contarina verna (Curtis): Vernal Crane-fly) [Plant: Galeobdolon luteum (Yellow Archangel)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 138
Diptera: Bibio venosus (Veined Crane-fly) [Plant: Paris quadrifolia (Herb Paris)] Date: 1824-39

Crane-Fly: Tipula longicornis, 1834, (1945). Creator: John Curtis
Crane-Fly: Tipula longicornis, 1834, (1945). Tipula unca. Illustration by John Curtis from his " British Entomology". From " Insect Life in Britain, by Geoffrey Taylor

Ladybird and Daddy-Long-Legs: Coccinella and Tipula oleracea, 1720, (1945). Creator: Halett
Ladybird and Daddy-Long-Legs: Coccinella and Tipula oleracea, 1720, (1945). Larva, pupa and adult forms of insects found in Britain

Amphipod travelling on sea gooseberry (Ctenophora) Browning Pass, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. North East Pacific Ocean

Three larvae of the Crane fly (Tipula sp. )
Three larvae of the Crane fly (Tipula sp.)

Giant sabre comb-horn cranefly -Tanyptera atrata-, wine district, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe

Crane fly -Tipulidae-, perched on bulrush, Ummendorfer Ried Nature Reserve, Ummendorf, Upper Swabia, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

True Crane Fly -Ctenophora sp. -, female, Untergroningen, Abtsgmuend, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
True Crane Fly -Ctenophora sp.-, female, Untergroningen, Abtsgmuend, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Cranefly species or daddy longlegs -Tipula maxima-, Bavaria, Germany

Picture No. 10946928
Garden Spider - with Crane Fly prey in web UK. Date:

Cranefly (Tipula oleracea) adult, resting on stem, covered in dew at sunrise, Elmley N. N. R
Cranefly (Tipula oleracea) adult, resting on stem, covered in dew at sunrise, Elmley N.N.R. Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, October

Cranefly (Tipulidae sp. ) adult, infested with parasitic mites, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont
Cranefly (Tipulidae sp.) adult, infested with parasitic mites, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Northern Italy, July

Giant Cranefly (Tipula maxima) adult, resting on leaf, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Northern Italy, July

Crane fly larva (Tipulidae)

Crane fly (Tipula sp. ), close-up, view from above
Crane fly (Tipula sp.), close-up, view from above

Crane Fly larvae known as leatherjackets, close-up

Coloured SEM of a crane fly (Tipula maxima)
Crane fly. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a female crane fly (Tipula maxima), or daddy long legs. Its head is at centre left

Crane fly, artwork
Crane fly. Computer artwork showing the upperside of a crane fly (family Tipulidae)

Flies on flypaper. Crane flies and other flies caught on flypaper

Crane fly on flypaper

Crane flies mating C016 / 4713
Crane flies mating. Close-up of two crane flies, or daddy longlegs, (Nephrotoma sp.) mating on a leaf. Photographed in the UK

Crane Fly in baltic amber
Crane fly Diptera: Tipulidae, trapped in Baltic amber which has broken off its legs in an attempt to escape. Specimen dates from the Upper Eocene

Cranefly (Tipulidae sp. ) adult pair, mating on leaf, Oxfordshire, England, June
Cranefly (Tipulidae sp.) adult pair, mating on leaf, Oxfordshire, England, June

Cranefly (Tipula paludosa) adult, close-up of head, Leicestershire, England, october

Crane-Fly Sp. Larva / Leatherjacket

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"The Crane Fly: A Fascinating Creature of the Night" In the enchanting world of nature, where spiders weave their intricate webs and meadows come alive with nocturnal wonders, one creature stands out in its ethereal beauty - the crane fly. With its delicate wings and slender body, this remarkable insect captivates our imagination. As depicted in "Country Ways and Country Days, " a stunning illustration reveals the intricacy of The Spider's Webb, showcasing the interplay between light and shadow that creates an otherworldly atmosphere. In Somerset, England, on a crisp autumn night in September, we witness Tipula paludosa's flight trail over a meadow nestled within an old quarry, and is as if these graceful beings are painting invisible strokes across the canvas of darkness. The legacy continues through time as Curtis British Entomology Plates unveil more secrets about crane flies. Plate 573 showcases their elegance against a backdrop of vibrant flora while Plate 557 highlights their presence amidst lush greenery. Moving forward to Plate 409, we delve into their intricate anatomy and marvel at every detail captured by John Curtis himself. Nature never ceases to amaze us; even Ladybirds and Daddy-Long-Legs find themselves entwined in Halett's masterpiece from 1720 (1945). These unexpected encounters remind us that harmony exists even among diverse species sharing this vast ecosystem. Beyond land lies another realm awaiting exploration - Browning Pass off Vancouver Island unveils an Amphipod traveling on sea gooseberry (Ctenophora), reminding us that life thrives not only on solid ground but also beneath tranquil waters. Finally, we encounter Tanyptera atrata – the Giant Sabre Comb-Horn Cranefly – gracefully soaring above Austria's wine district. Its majestic presence reminds us that these creatures can be found worldwide; they transcend borders and connect continents through their timeless allure. From ancient illustrations to modern-day sightings, the crane fly continues to captivate our hearts and minds.