Wildlife Photography by Erik Karits

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…

White admiral (Limenitis camilla)

Overview The White Admiral (Limenitis camilla) is a striking and graceful woodland butterfly found across Europe and parts of Asia. Known for its elegant gliding…

White admiral (Limenitis camilla)

Overview The White Admiral (Limenitis camilla) is a striking and graceful woodland butterfly found across Europe and parts of Asia. Known for its elegant gliding…

Goldenrod crab spider (Misumena Vatia)

The Goldenrod Crab Spider (Misumena vatia) is a fascinating species of crab spider belonging to the family Thomisidae. Known for its remarkable ability to change…

Arran brown (Erebia ligea)

The Arran Brown (Erebia ligea) is a striking butterfly species belonging to the family Nymphalidae, subfamily Satyrinae. It is a northern and montane butterfly, favoring…

Arran brown (Erebia ligea)

The Arran Brown (Erebia ligea) is a striking butterfly species belonging to the family Nymphalidae, subfamily Satyrinae. It is a northern and montane butterfly, favoring…

White admiral (Limenitis camilla)

Overview The White Admiral (Limenitis camilla) is a striking and graceful woodland butterfly found across Europe and parts of Asia. Known for its elegant gliding…

Heath Fritillary (Melitaea parthenoides)

The Heath Fritillary (Melitaea parthenoides), a member of the Nymphalidae family, commonly known as brush-footed butterflies, is a beautiful and ecologically significant butterfly species. Here’s…

Red poplar leaf beetle (Chrysomela populi)

Red Poplar Leaf Beetle (Chrysomela populi) Family: ChrysomelidaeSubfamily: ChrysomelinaeCommon names: Red poplar leaf beetle, Poplar leaf beetle 🐞 Identification This striking red beetle is easily…

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…

Eurasian bee beetle (Trichius fasciatus)

ThEurasian Bee Beetle (Trichius fasciatus) Family: ScarabaeidaeSubfamily: Cetoniinae (Flower chafers)Common names: Bee beetle, Eurasian bee beetle, Bumblebee mimic beetle 🐞 Identification This is a classic…

Goldenrod crab spider (Misumena Vatia)

The Goldenrod Crab Spider (Misumena vatia) is a fascinating species of crab spider belonging to the family Thomisidae. Known for its remarkable ability to change…

Bumblebee robberfly (Laphria flava)

The Bumblebee Robberfly (Laphria flava) is a remarkable species of robber fly that is part of the Asilidae family. This fly is well-known for its…

Red-Brown Longhorn Beetle (Stictoleptura rubra)

The Red-Brown Longhorn Beetle (Stictoleptura rubra) is a visually striking beetle known for its distinct coloration and long antennae. Here are some key details about…

Four-banded Longhorn Beetle (Leptura quadrifaciata)

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-legged flower fly (Syrphus vitripennis)

Here is a detailed overview of the Black-legged Flower Fly (Syrphus vitripennis), a common and important hoverfly found throughout Europe: 🪰 Black-legged Flower Fly (Syrphus…

Black-legged flower fly (Syrphus vitripennis)

Here is a detailed overview of the Black-legged Flower Fly (Syrphus vitripennis), a common and important hoverfly found throughout Europe: 🪰 Black-legged Flower Fly (Syrphus…

Eurasian bee beetle (Trichius fasciatus)

The Eurasian Bee Beetle (Trichius fasciatus) is a distinctive beetle species known for its resemblance to bees and its fascinating behavior. Here’s some information about…

Six-spot Burnet (Zygaena filipendulae)

Here’s a detailed overview of the Six-spot Burnet (Zygaena filipendulae) — one of Europe’s most striking day-flying moths: 🐞 Six-spot Burnet (Zygaena filipendulae) 🔹 Taxonomy…

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…

Six-spot Burnet (Zygaena filipendulae)

Here’s a detailed overview of the Six-spot Burnet (Zygaena filipendulae) — one of Europe’s most striking day-flying moths: 🐞 Six-spot Burnet (Zygaena filipendulae) 🔹 Taxonomy…

Common red soldier beetle (Rhagonycha fulva)

Here’s a detailed overview of the Common Red Soldier Beetle (Rhagonycha fulva), a familiar and beneficial insect in European grasslands and gardens: 🪲 Common Red…

Common red soldier beetle (Rhagonycha fulva)

Here’s a detailed overview of the Common Red Soldier Beetle (Rhagonycha fulva), a familiar and beneficial insect in European grasslands and gardens: 🪲 Common Red…

Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus)

The Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus) is a charming butterfly commonly found in grassy habitats. It is named after the distinctive ring-shaped eyespots on its wings, which…

Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)

🦋 Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus) – Detailed Overview 🧬 Taxonomy & Classification 🌍 Distribution & Habitat 📍 Geographic Range 🏞️ Preferred Habitat 🧍‍♂️ Identification ♂…

Chestnut heath (Coenonympha Glycerion)

The Chestnut Heath (Coenonympha glycerion) is a small butterfly belonging to the family Nymphalidae. It is commonly found in grasslands across Europe and parts of…

Chestnut heath (Coenonympha Glycerion)

The Chestnut Heath (Coenonympha glycerion) is a small butterfly belonging to the family Nymphalidae. It is commonly found in grasslands across Europe and parts of…

Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)

🕷️ Woodland Jumping Spider (Evarcha falcata) The Woodland Jumping Spider, Evarcha falcata, is a charismatic and visually alert species of jumping spider found across much…

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…

Eurasian Bluets (Coenagrion)

Here’s an overview of the Eurasian Bluets, referring typically to several closely related damselfly species in the genus Coenagrion, often just called bluets. These small,…

Eurasian Bluets (Coenagrion)

Here’s an overview of the Eurasian Bluets, referring typically to several closely related damselfly species in the genus Coenagrion, often just called bluets. These small,…

Aspen Leaf-rolling Weevil (Byctiscus populi)

The Aspen Leaf-rolling Weevil, scientifically known as Byctiscus populi, is a species of beetle in the family Attelabidae. This weevil is known for its distinctive…

Grizzled skipper (Pyrgus malvae)

🦋 Grizzled Skipper Overview 🌍 Distribution and Habitat 🌿 Larval Food Plants Caterpillars feed on low-growing members of the Rosaceae family, such as: Eggs are…

Heath Fritillary (Melitaea parthenoides)

The Heath Fritillary (Melitaea parthenoides), a member of the Nymphalidae family, commonly known as brush-footed butterflies, is a beautiful and ecologically significant butterfly species. Here’s…

Turtle vein lady beetle (Propylea japonica)

🐞 Turtle Vein Lady Beetle Overview 🪲 Identification 🌿 Habitat 🐛 Diet and Ecology 🔁 Life Cycle ⚠ Conservation and Human Use 🔎 Interesting Facts…

Striped bug (Graphosoma lineatum)

Striped Bug (Graphosoma lineatum) Common names: Striped Shield Bug, Minstrel BugFamily: Pentatomidae (shield bugs) The Striped Bug, Graphosoma lineatum, is a visually striking shield bug…

Green hairstreak (Callophrys rubi)

Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi) The Green Hairstreak is a small, jewel-toned butterfly that’s easy to overlook—until sunlight catches its vivid emerald green underwings. It’s the…

American Aspen Beetle (Gonioctena viminalis)

The American Aspen Beetle (Gonioctena viminalis) is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. Here are some key features and characteristics of this…

Figwort Sawfly (Tenthredo scrophulariae)

The Figwort Sawfly (Tenthredo scrophulariae) is an intriguing species of sawfly that is closely associated with figwort plants. Here are some key details about this…

Golden net-wing (Dictyoptera aurura)

Golden Net-wing (Dictyoptera aurora) (Note: sometimes misspelled as “aurura”) The Golden Net-wing, Dictyoptera aurora, is a strikingly colored beetle found in woodlands across parts of…

Woolly alder aphid (Prociphilus tessellatus)

Woolly Alder Aphid (Prociphilus tessellatus) The Woolly Alder Aphid is a small but fascinating insect known for its dense covering of white, waxy filaments that…

Ural owl (Strix uralensis)

The Ural Owl (Strix uralensis) is a large owl species belonging to the genus Strix. Here’s some information about this magnificent bird: Overall, the Ural…

Comma butterfly (Polygonia c-album)

The Comma butterfly (Polygonia c-album) is a distinctive and striking species of butterfly found throughout Europe and parts of Asia. Its unique wing shape and…

Thailand

Thailand, officially known as the Kingdom of Thailand, is a vibrant Southeast Asian country renowned for its rich cultural heritage, stunning natural landscapes, and warm…

Giant wood spider (Nephila maculata)

The Giant Wood Spider (Nephila maculata), also known as the Golden Silk Orb-Weaver, is a fascinating and large spider species known for its impressive webs…

Knotgrass leaf beetle (Chrysolina polita)

Knotgrass Leaf Beetle (Chrysolina polita) The Knotgrass leaf beetle, Chrysolina polita, is a small, attractive beetle from the leaf beetle family (Chrysomelidae), known for its…

Knotgrass leaf beetle (Chrysolina polita)

Knotgrass Leaf Beetle (Chrysolina polita) The Knotgrass leaf beetle, Chrysolina polita, is a small, attractive beetle from the leaf beetle family (Chrysomelidae), known for its…

Knotgrass leaf beetle (Chrysolina polita)

Knotgrass Leaf Beetle (Chrysolina polita) The Knotgrass leaf beetle, Chrysolina polita, is a small, attractive beetle from the leaf beetle family (Chrysomelidae), known for its…

Stump-tailed Macaque (Macaca arctoides)

The stump-tailed macaque, also known as the bear macaque or the southern pig-tailed macaque, is a species of Old World monkey native to Southeast Asia.…

Dance fly (Empis livida)

The Dance Fly (Empis livida) is a species of fly belonging to the family Empididae, which is known for the characteristic “dancing” mating behavior of…

Mallard or wild duck (Anas platyrhynchos)

The Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos), also known as the Wild Duck, is one of the most familiar and widely recognized waterfowl species in the world. Here’s…

Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)

Capturing the delicate beauty of the Common Blue Butterfly (Polyommatus icarus) through macro photography offers a glimpse into the intricate details of this enchanting species.…

Clover mite (Bryobia praetiosa)

The Clover Mite (Bryobia praetiosa) is a species of tiny, red-colored mite belonging to the family Tetranychidae. 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,…

Eurasian pygmy owl (Glaucidium passerinum)

The Eurasian pygmy owl (Glaucidium passerinum) is the smallest owl in Europe. It is a dark reddish to greyish-brown, with spotted sides and half of a white ring around…

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…

Splayed deer fly (Chrysops caecutiens)

The Splayed Deerfly (Chrysops caecutiens) is a member of the family Tabanidae, known for its biting behavior and distinctive appearance. Here are some key details…