Craneflies 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

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 / 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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"Craneflies: A Fascinating World of Mating, Pupal Cases, and Dew-Covered Beauties" Witness the enchanting dance of love as a pair engage in their delicate mating ritual. These graceful insects, known for their long legs resembling those of cranes, captivate us with their intricate courtship. After hatching from their pupal cases called leather jackets, adult craneflies take on a breathtaking appearance. Picture a dew-covered beauty perched upon an Elmley N. N. R stem at sunrise. The glistening droplets accentuate its slender body and fragile wings. In Nottinghamshire's Idle Valley Nature Reserve during May, another species of cranefly takes center stage. Their presence adds to the vibrant tapestry of nature as they flutter through the air or rest peacefully on leaves. However, some unfortunate individuals fall victim to parasitic mites that infest them mercilessly. Venturing into the Cannobina Valley in the Italian Alps reveals even more wonders within this cranefly realm. Behold the majestic Giant Cranefly with its impressive wings up close against a backdrop of lush greenery. Yet again, these creatures are not spared from parasitic mite infestations that plague them in this picturesque landscape. The interconnectedness between species becomes evident when we spot a Large Red Damselfly feasting upon its cranefly prey in Norfolk's idyllic countryside during June. Nature showcases both beauty and brutality as life cycles intertwine. It also leave their mark on agricultural landscapes like Sheffield's South Yorkshire fields where Field Horsetail fertile cones stand tall alongside these elegant insects. But beware. These crane flies can cause damage to crops such as Tipula paludosa – earning themselves another name: Daddy Long Legs. From moments filled with romance and vulnerability to encounters with parasites and predators, craneflies offer us glimpses into their captivating world.