Wildlife Photography by Erik Karits

Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)

The spider species Diaea dorsata, commonly known as Green Crab Spider, belongs to the genus Diaea, in the family Thomisidae. Diaea dorsata spiders have been sighted 1 times by contributing members. Based on collected data, the…

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…

Paphos, Cyprus

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…

Small Copper

The Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas) is a striking and widespread butterfly species belonging to the family Lycaenidae. Here are some key characteristics and facts about…

European peacock (Inachis io)

The European peacock (Inachis io) is a captivating butterfly species known for its stunning beauty and intricate patterns. With its striking wings adorned in vibrant…

Brown hairstreak (Thecla betulae)

The brown hairstreak (Thecla betulae) is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. The range includes most of the Palaearctic. [Wikipedia] The Brown Hairstreak (Thecla betulae) is a captivating butterfly species renowned…

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…

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,…

Himalayan striped squirrel (Tamiops mcclellandii)

The Himalayan Striped Squirrel (Tamiops mcclellandii) is a species of squirrel native to parts of Asia, particularly the Himalayan region. Here are some key characteristics…

Paphos, Cyprus

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…

Chestnut Heath (Coenonympha glycerion)

The Chestnut Heath (Coenonympha glycerion) is a small butterfly belonging to the Nymphalidae family, specifically the subfamily Satyrinae. It is found primarily in Europe and…

Chestnut heath (Coenonympha glycerion)

The Chestnut Heath (Coenonympha glycerion) is a charming butterfly species belonging to the family Nymphalidae. It is known for its subtle beauty and distinctive markings,…

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…

Rhodos, Greece

Rhodes is a Greek island located in the southeastern Aegean Sea. Here are some key characteristics and facts about Rhodes, Greece: Overall, Rhodes offers a…

Large copper

The Large Copper (Lycaena dispar) is a striking butterfly species belonging to the Lycaenidae family. Despite its name, it is not particularly large compared to…

Lesser marbled fritillary (Brenthis ino)

The Lesser Marbled Fritillary (Brenthis ino) is a species of butterfly belonging to the family Nymphalidae, which is native to Europe and Asia. Here are…

Thailand

Krabi, Thailand, is a picturesque province located on the southwestern coast of the country, renowned for its stunning natural beauty, pristine beaches, limestone cliffs, and…

Eurasian blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus)

The Eurasian blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus), often simply referred to as the blue tit, is a small and colorful bird belonging to the family Paridae.…

Dusky leaf monkey (Trachypithecus obscurus)

The Dusky Leaf Monkey, scientifically known as Trachypithecus obscurus, is a captivating primate species native to Southeast Asia, specifically found in parts of Thailand, Malaysia,…

Thailand

Krabi, Thailand, is a picturesque province located on the southwestern coast of the country, renowned for its stunning natural beauty, pristine beaches, limestone cliffs, and…

Emma gray’s forest lizard

The Forest Lizard, scientifically known as Calotes emma, is a species of agamid lizard found in Southeast Asia. Here’s a brief overview: Overall, the Forest…

Chequered skipper

A Glance at the Enigmatic Chequered Skipper: An Icon of Nature’s Beauty Introduction: Nestled amidst the serene landscapes of nature’s canvas, the Chequered Skipper butterfly…

Common Kingfisher

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…

European peacock (Inachis io)

The European peacock (Inachis io) is a captivating butterfly species known for its stunning beauty and intricate patterns. With its striking wings adorned in vibrant…

Meadow brown (Maniola jurtina)

The Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina) is a charming butterfly species found across Europe, Asia, and parts of North Africa. With its earthy tones and subtle…

Willow Tit (Poecile montanus)

The Willow Tit (Poecile montanus) is a small passerine bird belonging to the family Paridae, which also includes tits, chickadees, and titmice. Here are some…

Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Madeira is a captivating Portuguese archipelago situated in the Atlantic Ocean, renowned for its stunning natural landscapes, mild climate, and rich cultural heritage. Comprising the…

Lesser marbled fritillary (Brenthis ino)

The Lesser Marbled Fritillary (Brenthis ino) is a species of butterfly belonging to the family Nymphalidae, which is native to Europe and Asia. Here are…

Crab-eating macaque (Macaca fascicularis)

The crab-eating macaque (Macaca fascicularis), also known as the long-tailed macaque and referred to as the cynomolgus monkey in laboratories,[1] is a cercopithecine primate native to Southeast Asia. A species of macaque, the crab-eating macaque has a…

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…

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…

Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella)

The Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella) is a small passerine bird belonging to the family Emberizidae, which includes buntings and sparrows. Here’s some information about this bird…

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…

Bug

The term “bug” is often used informally to refer to various types of insects and other small arthropods. In entomology, however, the term “bug” has…

Tachinid flies (Tachinidae)

Tachinid flies are a diverse family of insects belonging to the order Diptera, known scientifically as Tachinidae. Here’s a detailed description: Physical Characteristics: Tachinid flies…

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.…

European crested tit

The European Crested Tit, scientifically known as Lophophanes cristatus (formerly known as Parus cristatus), is a small passerine bird belonging to the family Paridae. It…

Dusky leaf monkey (Trachypithecus obscurus)

The Dusky Leaf Monkey, scientifically known as Trachypithecus obscurus, is a captivating primate species native to Southeast Asia, specifically found in parts of Thailand, Malaysia,…

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…

Thailand

Krabi, Thailand, is a picturesque province located on the southwestern coast of the country, renowned for its stunning natural beauty, pristine beaches, limestone cliffs, and…

Eurasian nuthatch

The Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea) is a charming bird renowned for its distinctive appearance, agile movements, and unique foraging behavior. With its compact body, short…

Paphos, Cyprus

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…

Scorpion Fly (Panorpa communis)

The Scorpion Fly (Panorpa communis) is an interesting insect belonging to the family Panorpidae. Here’s some information about this unique creature: Overall, the Scorpion Fly…

Western honey bee (Apis mellifera)

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:…

Eurasian Siskin (Spinus spinus)

The Eurasian Siskin (Spinus spinus) is a small passerine bird belonging to the finch family, Fringillidae. Here’s some information about this species: Overall, the Eurasian…

Tenerife

Tenerife is the largest and most populous island of the seven Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago located in the Atlantic Ocean off the northwest coast…

European herring gull

The European Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) is a large and common species of gull found throughout Europe, western Asia, and parts of North America. Here…

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:…

Corfu

Dassia is a popular tourist resort located on the eastern coast of the Greek island of Corfu (Kerkyra). Here are some key points about Dassia…

Eurasian nuthatch

The Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea) is a charming bird renowned for its distinctive appearance, agile movements, and unique foraging behavior. With its compact body, short…

Mallard

In a serene pond nestled within a verdant landscape, the majestic Mallard reigns supreme, its iridescent plumage glistening in the gentle sunlight. With its characteristic…

European crested tit

The European Crested Tit, scientifically known as Lophophanes cristatus (formerly known as Parus cristatus), is a small passerine bird belonging to the family Paridae. It…

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,…

Ferruginous Tiger Crane Fly (Nephrotoma ferruginea)

The Ferruginous Tiger Crane Fly (Nephrotoma ferruginea) is a species of crane fly belonging to the family Tipulidae. Here is a brief overview of this…

Striped bug (Graphosoma lineatum)

The Striped Bug, scientifically known as Graphosoma lineatum, is a species of shield bug belonging to the family Pentatomidae. It is also commonly referred to…

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…

American monarch (Danaus plexippus)

The American Monarch (Danaus plexippus) is one of the most iconic butterfly species found in North America. Here’s some information about this fascinating insect: Overall,…

Chestnut heath (Coenonympha Glycerion)

The Chestnut Heath (Coenonympha glycerion) is a charming butterfly species belonging to the family Nymphalidae. It is known for its subtle beauty and distinctive markings,…

European peacock (Inachis io)

The European peacock (Inachis io) is a captivating butterfly species known for its stunning beauty and intricate patterns. With its striking wings adorned in vibrant…

Green hairstreak (Callophrys rubi)

The Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi) is a captivating butterfly species found across Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. Its enchanting beauty lies in its…