Pincers Collection (page 5)

Male Poupinia hirsuta crab. This crab lives at a depth of around 450 metres in Polynesia. The discovery of Poupinia hirsuta was a great scientific event for carcinologists (specialists in crabs)

Guard crab (Trapezia rufopunctata). This crab lives on coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific, Maldives and Polynesia. The carapace (shell) of this specimen measures 2cm wide

Human-faced crab (Dorippe quadridens). This crab is found at a depth of 30-100 metres, throughout the South China Sea, Vietnam and the Indopacific, from Madagascar to Australia

Spotted rock crab (Carpilius maculatus). This edible crab lives at a depth of 10-15 metres in the Indo-West Pacific. Its carapace (upper shell)

Emperor scorpion C013 / 4402
Emperor scorpion (Pandinus imperator). This is the largest of the scorpions, reaching a length of over 20 centimetres. It inhabits forests and savannah in tropical central Africa

Emperor scorpion eating a cricket C013 / 4400
Emperor scorpion (Pandinus imperator) eating a cricket. This is the largest of the scorpions, reaching a length of over 20 centimetres. It inhabits forests and savannah in tropical central Africa

Female adult earwig, SEM
Female adult earwig (Forficula auricularia) coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Females are easily distinguishable from males by their tail pincers which are smaller and less curved

Adult female earwig
Female adult earwig (Forficula auricularia). Females are easily distinguishable from males by their tail pincers which are smaller and less curved

Spider - male - close-up of head showing fangs
SPH-2358 Spider - male - close-up of head showing fangs Segestria florentina Segestria florentina is an introduced species. Its found in the south of England and Wales and in the vicinity of ports

Earwig - tending to her eggs - UK
SPH-2178 Earwig - tending to her eggs UK Forficula auricularia Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Earwig - couple, male on the left
PPG-655 EARWIG - PAIR ON LEAF, Male on left, female on right Europe Forficula auricularia Pascal Goetgheluck contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Antlion larva - close-up - Italy
RD-288 Antlion larva - close-up Italy Palpares libelluloides Giacomo Radi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Ground Beetle - face view - UK
SPH-1184 Violet Ground Beetle - face view UK, Europe Carabus violaceus Steve Hopkin contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Metropolitan Police blacksmith with WPC and horses
A blacksmith shaping a horseshoe on his anvil, while a Metropolitan Police WPC watches. Two horses stand waiting in the background. Date: circa 1980s

Beauty Treatment 1930S
A woman wearing a strange mask undergoing beauty treatment at a Berlin beauty specialists salon. Date: 1930s

Pom-pom Crab (Lybia tesselata) adult, with anemones on claws for protection, Reta Island, Alor Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Variegated Tailless Whip Scorpion (Damon variegatus) adult female, close-up of palps with raptorial spurs, Central Africa

Crabs attacking an octopus, coloured X-ray

Earwig (Forficula auricularia) artwork. Earwigs are predatory nocturnal insects that generally hide under stones and in crevices during the day

Crabs and marine molluscs
Crabs and marine mollusc shells, coloured X-ray

Common crab. Top view of the Common or Rock crab, (Cancer pagurus) also known as the Edible crab for its tasty meat. Coloured red-brown on top with a yellow-white underside

Malaysian forest scorpion (Heterometrus spinifer). This burrowing scorpion is native to the rain forests of Malaysia. It is mainly nocturnal, feeding on spiders and insects

European scorpion, SEM
European scorpion. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a European scorpion (Euscorpius flavicaudis). Scorpions are arachnids that are found in warm dry areas

Tailless whipscorpion

European scorpion (Euscorpius flavicaudis), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Scorpions belong to the arachnid family, having eight legs and a body divided into two segments

Scorpion (Opistopthalmus karrooensis) on a rock. This scorpion is also known as the shiny burrowing scorpion, as it digs and shelters in burrows that can be up to a metre deep and a metre

Damselfly nymph skin. Light micrograph of the head and thorax of a shed skin from a damselfly nymph (Coenagrion sp.). This is the ventral (underside)

Red-shouldered ham beetle head, SEM
Red-shouldered ham beetle (Necrobia ruficollis) head, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Forensic entomologists study this beetle because it feeds on dead bodies

Beetle larva head, SEM
Beetle larva head, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Beetles (order Coleoptera) are insects that have biting mouthparts and two pairs of wings

Tufted ghost crab (Ocypode cursor) on sand. Ghost crabs live on sandy shores in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. Photographed on the Mediterranean Shore, Israel

Cooked red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus). This crab is native to the Bering Sea and the northern Pacific Ocean. Like other decapods (crabs and lobsters)

Red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus). This crab is native to the Bering Sea and the northern Pacific Ocean. Like other decapods (crabs and lobsters)

Ghost crab on sand
Ghost crab (Ocypode quadrata) on sand. Ghost crabs live on sandy shores in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. Photographed on Bird Island, Seychelles

Small asian crab, SEM
Small asian crab, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). View from above of a crab, showing its large claws (chelae) and hard, knobbly shell (exoskeleton)

Small asian crab, SEM
Small asian crab, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). View from above of a crab, showing its large claws (chelae) and hard, knobbly shell (exoskeleton)

Skeleton shrimp on a sponge. Group of skeleton shrimp (Caprella septentrionalis) waiting to catch their prey. Skeleton shrimp mimic the colour and shape of the fronds of seaweed

Great spider crab on a rock. The great spider crab (Hyas araneus) is found in the waters of the Atlantic and the North Sea

Israeli black scorpion on a sand dune
Israeli black scorpion (Scorpio maurus fuscus) on a sand dune. Photographed in Israel, in September

Head of a scorpion, SEM
Head of a scorpion, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Scorpions belong to the arachnid family, having eight legs and a body divided into two segments

Scorpion, SEM
Scorpion, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Scorpions belong to the arachnid family, having eight legs and a body divided into two segments

European Green / Shore Crab - UK
PM-9234 European Shore / European Green CRAB - AMONG SEAWEED UK Carcinus maenas Latin can also be Carcinus maenus Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Earwig, also showing its eggs and newly-hatched young

Housewife Using Twin Tub
A young housewife uses wooden pincers to pull her laundry out of the washing half of the Twin Tub washing machine to put it into the spinning half

False Eyelashes
Applying false eyelashes with the aid of pincers and a magnifying make-up mirror

Scorpion Africa
PM-3852 SCORPION Africa Hadogenes bicolor Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Edible Crab - in the defence position on seashore, Northumberland National Park, England
USH-3152 Edible Crab - in the defence position on seashore Northumberland National Park, England Cancer pagurus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Chinese Mitten Crab
PM-9424 CHINESE MITTEN CRAB close-up Introduced into UK Eriocheir sinensis Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

A land crab on Pulu Keeling National Park, the northernmost atoll of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Indian Ocean
DH-3670 Land crab - on Pulu Keeling National Park, the northernmost atoll Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Indian Ocean Cardisoma carnifex This is a burrowing crab, omnivorous but largely vegetarian

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"Pincers: A Journey through Time and Trades" Step back in time to 1875, where blacksmiths wielded these sturdy pincers as essential tools of their trade. These iron jaws were the backbone of their craft, shaping metal with precision and strength. But pincers weren't limited to the realm of blacksmithing alone. Saddlers and upholsterers also relied on these versatile tools to manipulate leather and fabric, ensuring every stitch was perfect. Tanneries echoed with the clink of pincer jaws as skilled craftsmen worked tirelessly to create supple hides. Interestingly enough, the name "pincer" draws inspiration from nature's own formidable tool - the tarantula spider. Just like its eight-legged counterpart, these gripping instruments held a powerful grip on materials they encountered. Legend has it that even St Dunstan used his divine might against none other than the devil himself in 1826. Armed with his trusty pincers, he caught hold of Satan's nose and refused to let go until he promised never to tempt him again. Beyond Europe's shores lay another fascinating creature associated with pincers – the European mole cricket. With its unique forelimbs resembling miniature pinchers, this insect burrowed underground using its specialized appendages. Jewellers in 1827 delicately handled precious gems using fine-tipped pincers; each movement executed meticulously under magnifying lenses. Their nimble fingers ensured that no stone would be misplaced or damaged during intricate designs. Venturing into exotic lands brought us face-to-face with creatures like Sally lightfoot crabs from Galapagos Islands or Alican Land's Sidney Squirrel who skillfully utilized their own set of natural pincers for survival amidst challenging environments. Intriguing tales unfolded within pages titled "Fantastic Adventures - The Living Dead, " where heroes battled supernatural forces armed not only with courage but also unconventional weapons like pincers.