Wildlife Photography by Erik Karits

Crab-eating macaque (Macaca fascicularis)

The Crab-eating Macaque, also known as the Long-tailed Macaque, is a highly adaptable primate native to Southeast Asia. Despite its name, it primarily eats fruits…

Golden-tabbed robberfly (Eutolmus rufibarbis)

Here’s a detailed profile of the Golden-tabbed Robberfly (Eutolmus rufibarbis), a predatory insect often seen in sunny open areas during summer. 🪰 Golden-tabbed Robberfly Overview…

Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)

Here’s a detailed overview of the Common Blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus), one of the most widespread and recognizable blue butterflies in Europe: 🦋 Common Blue…

Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)

Here’s a detailed overview of the Common Blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus), one of the most widespread and recognizable blue butterflies in Europe: 🦋 Common Blue…

Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)

Here’s a detailed overview of the Common Blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus), one of the most widespread and recognizable blue butterflies in Europe: 🦋 Common Blue…

Brown mint leaf beetle (Chrysolina staphylaea)

Here’s a deep overview of the Brown Mint Leaf Beetle (Chrysolina staphylaea), a small but striking beetle associated with mint plants and related vegetation. 🪲…

Bohemian cuckoo bumblebee (Bombus bohemicus)

The Bohemian cuckoo bumblebee (Bombus bohemicus) is a fascinating species known for its unique parasitic lifestyle. Here are some key details about this intriguing bumblebee:…

Black darter (Sympetrum danae)

Here’s a deep overview of the Black Darter (Sympetrum danae), one of Europe’s smallest and darkest dragonflies. 🪁 Black Darter (Sympetrum danae) 🔹 Taxonomy 🌍…

Orange-spined drone fly (Eristalis interrupta)

Here’s a deep overview of the Orange-spined Drone Fly (Eristalis interrupta), a hoverfly species that often mimics bees for protection. 🪰 Orange-spined Drone Fly (Eristalis…

Eurasian Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium passerinum)

The Eurasian Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium passerinum) is a small owl species found across Europe and parts of Asia. Here are some key characteristics and information…

Snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus)

The Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus) is a majestic and iconic bird of prey native to the Arctic regions of North America and Eurasia. Here’s a…

Ash cicada (Cicada orni)

The Ash Cicada (Cicada orni) is a fascinating insect species found primarily in southern Europe and parts of Asia. Known for its distinctive song and…

Anthracite bee-fly (Anthrax anthrax)

Here’s a detailed overview of the Anthracite Bee-fly (Anthrax anthrax), a distinctive parasitic bee-fly found in much of Eurasia. 🪰 Anthracite Bee-fly Overview 🌍 Distribution…

Golden-tabbed robberfly (Eutolmus rufibarbis)

Here’s a detailed profile of the Golden-tabbed Robberfly (Eutolmus rufibarbis), a predatory insect often seen in sunny open areas during summer. 🪰 Golden-tabbed Robberfly Overview…

Mallow skipper (Carcharodus alceae)

Here’s a detailed profile of the Mallow Skipper (Carcharodus alceae), a small, fast-flying butterfly often found in sunny, open habitats. 🦋 Mallow Skipper Overview 🌍…

Common digging grasshopper (Acrotylus insubricus)

Here’s a detailed profile of the Common Digging Grasshopper (Acrotylus insubricus), a ground-dwelling grasshopper known for its affinity for sandy habitats. 🦗 Common Digging Grasshopper…

Spot-winged Broad-headed Bug (Burtinus notatipennis)

Here’s a full overview of the Spot-winged Broad-headed Bug (Burtinus notatipennis), an uncommon but distinctive member of the broad-headed bug family. 🪲 Spot-winged Broad-headed Bug…

Red-throated Barbet (Megalaima mystacophanos)

The Red-throated Barbet (Megalaima mystacophanos) is a striking, medium-sized bird found primarily in Southeast Asia. This colorful bird is well-known for its distinctive red throat…

Fly

Flies are a diverse group of insects belonging to the order Diptera, characterized by their two wings and agile flight capabilities. Found in almost every…

Grey-breasted Spiderhunter (Arachnothera modesta)

The Grey-breasted Spiderhunter (Arachnothera modesta) is a small bird species belonging to the Nectariniidae family, commonly found in Southeast Asia. Here’s a quick overview of…

Long-eared Owl (Asio otus)

The Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) is a medium-sized owl species belonging to the family Strigidae. Here are some key features and characteristics of the Long-eared…

Asian Water Monitor (Varanus salvator)

Overall, the Asian Water Monitor is a fascinating reptile species with unique adaptations for survival in tropical environments. While they are not currently endangered, conservation…

Common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)

The Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) is a small and brightly colored bird species belonging to the family Alcedinidae. Renowned for its vibrant plumage and remarkable…

Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi)

🦋 Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi) The Green Hairstreak is a small but vivid butterfly belonging to the family Lycaenidae (the blues, coppers, and hairstreaks). It…

Orange Tip (Anthocharis cardamines)

In Erik Karits’s captivating photograph titled “Orange Tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines),” viewers are treated to a mesmerizing glimpse of one of nature’s most delicate and…

Castor bean tick (Ixodes ricinus)

The Castor Bean Tick (Ixodes ricinus) stands as a formidable figure in the world of arachnids, known for its significant impact on public health and…

Swan (Cygnus)

Swans are large waterfowl known for their grace, beauty, and elegance. They belong to the genus Cygnus in the family Anatidae, which also includes ducks…

Blackspotted longhorn beetle (Rhagium mordax)

The Blackspotted Longhorn Beetle (Rhagium mordax) is a species of beetle belonging to the Cerambycidae family, commonly referred to as longhorn beetles. It is widely…

Band-eyed brown horse fly (Tabanus bromius)

The Band-eyed Brown Horse Fly (Tabanus bromius) is a member of the family Tabanidae, known for its large size and distinctive banded eyes. Here are…

Brown hairstreak (Thecla betulae)

The Brown Hairstreak (Thecla betulae) is a captivating butterfly species renowned for its subtle beauty and elusive nature. Found in various habitats across Europe and…

Alder Leaf Beetle (Agelastica alni)

The Alder Leaf Beetle (Agelastica alni) is a species of beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, known for its association with alder trees. Here are some…

Castor bean tick (Ixodes ricinus)

Castor Bean Tick (Ixodes ricinus) The Castor Bean Tick (Ixodes ricinus), also known as the sheep tick or wood tick, is a parasitic arachnid found…

Yellow helen , Black and white helen (Papilio nephelus)

The Yellow Helen and Black and White Helen are common names for the butterfly species Papilio nephelus. This species is known for its striking appearance…

Fly

Flies are a diverse group of insects belonging to the order Diptera, characterized by their two wings and agile flight capabilities. Found in almost every…

Eurasian pygmy owl (Glaucidium passerinum)

The Eurasian pygmy owl (Glaucidium passerinum) is a small owl species found across Europe and parts of Asia. Here’s a short description: The Eurasian pygmy…

Common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)

The Common Kingfisher, scientifically known as Alcedo atthis, is a small and brightly colored bird found across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Here are some…

Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi)

The Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi) is a charming species of butterfly known for its vibrant green coloration and delicate appearance. Here’s a detailed description: The…

Red-veined Darter (Sympetrum fonscolombii)

The Red-veined Darter (Sympetrum fonscolombii) is a striking species of dragonfly belonging to the family Libellulidae. Here’s a detailed description: The Red-veined Darter is appreciated…

Hover fly (Leucozona glaucia)

The Hover Fly (Leucozona glaucia) is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae. It is a relatively large and striking species, known for its…

Red-backed Shrike (Lanius collurio)

The Red-backed Shrike (Lanius collurio) is a small to medium-sized bird in the shrike family, known for its distinctive hunting behavior and striking appearance. This…

Castor bean tick (Ixodes ricinus)

The Castor Bean Tick, scientifically known as Ixodes ricinus, is a species of hard-bodied tick found throughout Europe and parts of Asia and North Africa.…

Oblong running spider (Tibellus oblongus)

The oblong running spider (Tibellus oblongus) is a species of spider in the family Philodromidae, commonly known as the running crab spiders. This species is…

Mazarine Blue (Polyommatus semiargus)

The Mazarine Blue (Polyommatus semiargus) is a species of butterfly belonging to the family Lycaenidae. It is distributed across Europe, North Africa, and parts of…

Half-edged wall jumping spider (Menemerus semilimbatus)

The Half-edged Wall Jumping Spider (Menemerus semilimbatus) is a species of spider belonging to the family Salticidae. Here are some key features and characteristics of…

Long-eared owl (Asio otus)

The Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) is a captivating bird of prey known for its distinctive appearance, nocturnal habits, and silent flight. Found across Europe, Asia,…

Thailand

Thailand, officially known as the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country located in Southeast Asia. Here are some key points about Thailand: Overall, Thailand is…

Hersonissos, Crete, Greece

Hersonissos, located on the northern coast of Crete, Greece, is a popular tourist destination known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant nightlife, and rich cultural history.…

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris)

The Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) is a species of tree squirrel native to Eurasia. Here are some key points about the Red Squirrel: Overall, the…

Silver-studded Blue (Plebejus argus)

The Silver-studded Blue (Plebejus argus) is a striking and delicate butterfly belonging to the family Lycaenidae. This species is known for its distinctive markings and…

Silver-studded Blue (Plebejus argus)

The Silver-studded Blue (Plebejus argus) is a striking and delicate butterfly belonging to the family Lycaenidae. This species is known for its distinctive markings and…

Silver-studded Blue (Plebejus argus)

The Silver-studded Blue (Plebejus argus) is a striking and delicate butterfly belonging to the family Lycaenidae. This species is known for its distinctive markings and…

Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia)

🦋 Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia) The Silver-washed Fritillary is a large, strikingly beautiful butterfly found across Europe and parts of Asia. Named for the silvery…

Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia)

🦋 Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia) The Silver-washed Fritillary is a large, strikingly beautiful butterfly found across Europe and parts of Asia. Named for the silvery…

Common green bottle fly (Lucilia sericata)

The Common Green Bottle Fly (Lucilia sericata) is a medium-sized fly in the family Calliphoridae, known for its metallic green body and ecological role in…

Red admiral (Vanessa atlanta)

The Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) is a well-known and striking butterfly, celebrated for its vibrant colors and migratory behavior. Here’s an overview of this remarkable…

Four-banded Longhorn Beetle (Leptura quadrifasciata)

Four-banded Longhorn Beetle (Leptura quadrifasciata) Family: Cerambycidae (Longhorn beetles)Common names: Four-banded Longhorn, Four-banded Flower Longhorn 🪲 Identification This species mimics wasps in appearance (Batesian mimicry),…

Black-spotted longhorn beetle (Rhagium mordax)

The black-spotted longhorn beetle (Rhagium mordax) is a fascinating insect belonging to the weevil family, known for its distinctive appearance and behaviors. In springtime, these…

Cyprus sunset

Paphos, located on the southwestern coast of Cyprus, is a destination rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. The city is renowned for its archaeological…

Goldenrod Crab Spider (Misumena vatia)

The Goldenrod Crab Spider (Misumena vatia) is a fascinating arachnid known for its remarkable camouflage abilities and unique hunting strategies. This species is often found…

Western honey bee

The Western honey bee (Apis mellifera) is the most common and well-known species of honey bee. Here’s some key information about this fascinating insect: Distribution:…