Daddy Long Legs 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

Ashinaga and Tenaga, Edo Period (wood)
XBP397538 Ashinaga and Tenaga, Edo Period (wood) by Japanese School; height: 17.8 cm; American Museum of Natural History, New York, USA; (add.info.: Two mythical Chinese fishermen)

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

Daddy Long Legs vehicle on Brighton and Rottingdean Seashore Electric Railway
6014763 Daddy Long Legs vehicle on Brighton and Rottingdean Seashore Electric Railway, built by British inventor and engineer Magnus Volk way on the seafront at Brighton, Sussex

The Dominance of the Flies, plate from "Brehms Tierleben
AGD241790 The Dominance of the Flies, plate from " Brehms Tierleben: Allgemeine Kunde des Tierreichs", vol.9, p.493, published by Bibliographisches Institut

Magnus Volk, British inventor who built the pioneering Brighton and Rottingdean Seashore Electric Railway
6014755 Magnus Volk, British inventor who built the pioneering Brighton and Rottingdean Seashore Electric Railway, on the seafront at Brighton, Sussex, in 1883 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

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

View across Piccadilly Circus looking up Regent Street, Westminster, London, 1830, with the County Fire Office on the right

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

Harvestman Spider or Daddy Long-legs (Phalangium opilio), view from above

Daddy-long-legs Spider (Pholcus phalangioides) adult female, carrying eggs in house, Chipping, Lancashire, England, June

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

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

Harvestman C018 / 4979
Harvestman (Leiobunum flavum), side view photograph. The harvestman belongs to the same class as spiders and scorpions (arachnida). This specimen was found in Maryland, USA

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

Harvestman / Daddy-long-legs - with it's prey a planthopper - Gunung Leuser National Park - Northern Sumatra
MAR-1654 Harvestman / Daddy-long-legs - with it's prey a planthopper Gunung Leuser National Park - Northern Sumatra - Indonesia Opiliones Thomas Marent contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

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

Head of a crane fly, SEM
Head of a crane fly (family Tipulidae), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The two compound eyes (purple) are either side of the head

Daddy long legs spider, SEM
Daddy long legs spider. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a daddy long legs, showing its eight eyes (red) above its mouth-parts (lower centre)

Daddy long legs spider, SEM
Daddy long legs spider. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a daddy long legs, showing its characteristic long legs

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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"Daddy Long Legs: A Fascinating Journey Through Time and Nature" Step into the world of daddy long legs, also known as craneflies, as we explore their captivating existence. In the woodblock print titled "Ashinaga and Tenaga" from the Edo Period, these delicate creatures are depicted in all their grace during a mesmerizing mating ritual. In Somerset, England, on an autumn night in September, witness the enchanting flight trail of Tipula paludosa over a meadow in an old quarry. The ethereal scene transports you to a realm where nature's beauty knows no bounds. Travel back to 1883 when British inventor Magnus Volk built the iconic Daddy Long Legs vehicle on Brighton and Rottingdean Seashore Electric Railway. Immerse yourself in history through a black-and-white photograph that captures this pioneering invention along Brighton's seafront. "The Dominance of Flies, " a plate from "Brehms Tierleben, " showcases the intricate relationship between flies and daddy long legs. Discover how these two species coexist harmoniously within nature's grand tapestry. Another glimpse into history reveals Magnus Volk himself standing proudly beside his creation on Brighton's seafront. This monochromatic snapshot encapsulates his innovative spirit that forever changed transportation along Sussex's coastline. From centuries past to Halett's artwork in 1720, Ladybird and Daddy-Long-Legs come alive on paper with Coccinella and Tipula oleracea. These illustrations transport us to an era where artistry intertwined with scientific curiosity. Venture underwater off Vancouver Island's Browning Pass to observe an amphipod traveling alongside a sea gooseberry (Ctenophora). This extraordinary encounter reminds us of nature's interconnectedness across diverse ecosystems. Cast your gaze upon Piccadilly Circus looking up Regent Street in Westminster during London’s early years in 1830.