Cranefly Collection

Cranefly - pair mating
JLM-2718 Cranefly / Daddy-long-legs - pair mating Tipula sp. John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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

Bearded Tooth (Hericium erinaceus) on oak with resting cranefly, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria

Red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis) in flight, Hokkaido, Japan, Hokkaido, Japan

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

Cranefly, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999743 Cranefly, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

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

Leather Jacket - pupal case after crane fly has hatched
JLM-3171 Leather Jacket / Cranefly - pupal case after crane fly has hatched John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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

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

Crane Fly / Daddy Long Legs DWG 722 Damages crops Tipula paludosa © D. W. Greenslade / ardea. com
DWG-722 CRANEFLY / Daddy-Long-Legs - on leaf Damages crops Crane Fly / Daddy Long Legs D. W. Greenslade contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

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

Crane-Fly Sp. Larva / Leatherjacket

ROG-9831
ROG-8931 Large Crane Fly / Daddy-Long-Legs Tipula maxima Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Crane Fly - freshly emerged
JLM-3996 Crane Fly / Daddy-Long-Legs - freshly emerged John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cranefly - larvae
JC-419 CRANEFLY / Daddy-Long-Legs Larvae - x2 Prionocera turcica John Clegg Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Leatherjacket (larva of cranefly) Garden pest in soil Location: Garden, Cornwall, UK
SPH-3480 Leatherjacket (larva of cranefly) Garden, Cornwall, UK Tipula sp. Garden pest in soil Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Cranefly: A Fascinating World of Mating Pairs and Resting Moments" In the enchanting Rhodope Mountains, a pair of craneflies engage in an intricate mating dance, their delicate bodies intertwined with grace. Nearby, a Bearded Tooth mushroom finds solace on an oak branch, accompanied by a resting cranefly. Across the distant skies of Hokkaido, Japan, the majestic Red-crowned crane soars effortlessly in flight. Its wings outstretched against the backdrop of snowy fields create a breathtaking spectacle. Meanwhile, in Bratsigovo, Bulgaria, European Bee-eaters pass food to each other during courtship - a tender gesture that strengthens their bond. As dusk settles over Somerset's old quarry meadow in England during autumn nights, Tipula paludosa craneflies leave behind mesmerizing flight trails. Their ethereal presence adds magic to the fading season. Dating back to 1833-39 is a colored engraving capturing the essence of these fascinating creatures. Created by John Curtis himself, it serves as a timeless reminder of their beauty and significance. In another artistic masterpiece from 1720 comes Ladybird and Daddy-Long-Legs - Coccinella and Tipula oleracea - showcasing nature's harmony through Halett's skilled hand. Venturing into aquatic realms off Vancouver Island's Browning Pass reveals an amphipod gracefully traveling atop a sea gooseberry (Ctenophora). This symbiotic relationship exemplifies nature's interconnectedness at its finest. Returning once more to Hokkaido's snow-covered fields brings us face-to-face with the Red-crowned crane landing gracefully upon its wintry domain. With elegance unmatched by any other creature on Earth, this magnificent bird captivates hearts far and wide. Through these captivating glimpses into their world – from mating pairs to restful moments – we are reminded that craneflies are not just fleeting insects but intricate pieces of nature's grand tapestry.