Wildlife Photography by Erik Karits

Wolf Spider (Acantholycosa lignaria)

The Wolf Spider (Acantholycosa lignaria) is a member of the Lycosidae family, known for its robust build and active hunting behavior. Here are some key…

American aspen beetle (Gonioctena viminalis)

The American Aspen Beetle, scientifically known as Gonioctena viminalis, is a leaf beetle that primarily feeds on aspen and willow trees. Here are some key…

Indian Pond Heron (Ardeola grayii)

The Indian Pond Heron (Ardeola grayii) is a small heron species found across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Here are some key features and…

Orb-weaver spider (Metellina mengei)

The Orb-Weaver Spider (Metellina mengei) is a species of spider in the family Tetragnathidae, known for their distinctive orb-shaped webs. Here are some key features…

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…

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…

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…

Hairy Shieldbug (Dolycoris baccarum)

The Hairy Shieldbug or Dolycoris baccarum is a common species of shieldbug found throughout Europe and parts of Asia. It belongs to the family Pentatomidae…

Scarce Swallowtail (Iphiclides podalirius)

The Scarce Swallowtail (Iphiclides podalirius) is a striking butterfly species belonging to the Papilionidae family. Here are some key features and characteristics: Overall, the Scarce…

Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)

The Goldenrod Crab Spider (Misumena vatia) is a species of crab spider belonging to the family Thomisidae. Here’s some information about this fascinating spider: Overall,…

Leaf beetle (Plagiosterna aenea)

The Leaf Beetle (Plagiosterna aenea) is a species of leaf beetle belonging to the family Chrysomelidae. Here are some key features and characteristics of Plagiosterna…

Eurasian Jackdaw (Corvus monedula)

The Eurasian Jackdaw (Corvus monedula) is a small, highly social member of the crow family, Corvidae. Here are some key features and characteristics of the…

Common Gull (Larus canus)

The Common Gull (Larus canus), also known as the Mew Gull in North America, is a medium-sized species of gull found across Europe, Asia, and…

Holly blue (Celastrina argiolus)

The Holly Blue (Celastrina argiolus) is a butterfly species belonging to the family Lycaenidae. Here are some key features and characteristics of the Holly Blue:…

Jumping spider

This mesmerizing macro photograph captures the intricate beauty and captivating charm of a jumping spider in stunning detail. The photographer’s skill and precision in capturing…

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…

Wasp

Wasps are a diverse group of insects belonging to the order Hymenoptera, which also includes bees and ants. They are characterized by their slender bodies,…

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…

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…

Blue Pansy (Junonia orithya)

The Blue Pansy (Junonia orithya), also known as the Blue Argus, is a butterfly species belonging to the family Nymphalidae. It is known for its…

Brown-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis)

The Brown-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis), also known as the Plain-throated Sunbird, is a small passerine bird belonging to the family Nectariniidae. Here are some key…

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.…

Indian Pond Heron (Ardeola grayii)

The Indian Pond Heron (Ardeola grayii) is a species of heron belonging to the family Ardeidae. Here are some key features and characteristics of the…

Gallery

Thailand sunset

A Thailand sunset is a breathtaking natural spectacle that captivates visitors with its vibrant colors and serene beauty. Here’s what you might experience during a…

Competition

The “summer butterfly” is a general term used to refer to any of the numerous butterfly species that are active during the summer months. These…

Thailand fruits

Thailand is renowned for its diverse array of tropical fruits, many of which are celebrated for their exotic flavors, vibrant colors, and nutritional benefits. Here…

Jäneda village

Jäneda is a small village located in the northern part of Estonia, a Baltic country in Northern Europe. Here’s an overview: Overall, Jäneda village offers…

Pomegranate

The pomegranate, scientifically known as Punica granatum, is a fascinating and highly nutritious fruit that has captured the attention of cultures around the world for…

Radioactive

Radioactive mushrooms refer to mushrooms that have absorbed radioactive materials, typically from their environment. The term is often associated with mushrooms growing in areas contaminated…

Confusion

Confusion refers to a state of being bewildered, perplexed, or uncertain about something. It involves a lack of clarity or understanding, often resulting from conflicting…

Grapes

Grapes are a type of fruit that grow in clusters on vines belonging to the genus Vitis. They are one of the oldest cultivated fruits…

Ocean turtle

There are seven recognized species of sea turtles: the loggerhead, green, hawksbill, Kemp’s ridley, olive ridley, flatback, and leatherback. These turtles play important roles in…

Wild strawberry

Wild strawberries, scientifically known as Fragaria vesca, are a species of strawberry native to Europe, Asia, and North America. Here are some key points about…

Common myna (Acridotheres tristis)

The Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis), also known as the Indian Myna or Indian Mynah, is a bird species belonging to the starling family, Sturnidae. Known…

Rubber root borer (Batocera rubus)

The Rubber Root Borer (Batocera rubus) is a species of longhorn beetle belonging to the family Cerambycidae. Here are some key features and characteristics of…

Zebra Dove (Geopelia striata)

The Zebra Dove (Geopelia striata) is a small and widespread species of dove native to Southeast Asia and nearby regions. Here are some key features…

Dead-Nettle Leaf Beetle (Crysolina fastuosa)

The Dead-nettle Leaf Beetle (Chrysolina fastuosa) is a striking beetle species belonging to the family Chrysomelidae. Here are some key features and characteristics of the…

Crab-eating macaque (Macaca fascicularis)

The Crab-eating macaque (Macaca fascicularis), also known as the Long-tailed macaque, is a primate species native to Southeast Asia. Here are some key features and…

Pied Flycatcher (Ficedula hypoleuca)

The European Pied Flycatcher (Ficedula hypoleuca) is a small migratory bird belonging to the family Muscicapidae. Here are some key features and characteristics of the…

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…

Wolf spider (Acantholycosa lignaria)

The Wolf Spider (Acantholycosa lignaria) is a species of spider belonging to the family Lycosidae. Here are some key features and characteristics of the Wolf…

Ground crab spider (Xysticus cristatus)

The Ground Crab Spider (Xysticus cristatus) is a species of spider belonging to the family Thomisidae. Here are some key features and characteristics of the…

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…

White stork (Ciconia ciconia)

The White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) is a large, long-legged bird belonging to the family Ciconiidae. Here are some key features and characteristics of the White…

Common carder bee (Bombus pascuorum)

The Common Carder Bee (Bombus pascuorum) is a species of bumblebee belonging to the genus Bombus within the family Apidae. Here are some key features…

Goldcrest (Regulus regulus)

The Goldcrest (Regulus regulus) is one of the smallest bird species in Europe and is known for its vibrant plumage and lively behavior. Here are…

Chequered skipper (Carterocephalus palaemon)

The Chequered Skipper (Carterocephalus palaemon) is a small and distinctive butterfly species belonging to the family Hesperiidae. Here are some key features and characteristics of…

Black-spotted longhorn beetle(Rhagium mordax)

The black-spotted longhorn beetle (Rhagium mordax) is a species of longhorn beetle belonging to the family Cerambycidae. Here are some key features and characteristics of…

Stump-tailed macaque (Macaca arctoides)

The Stump-tailed macaque, also known as the Bear macaque or Short-tailed macaque, is a primate species native to Southeast Asia. Here are some key features…

European roe deer (Capreolus capreolus)

The European roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) is a small to medium-sized deer species native to Europe and parts of Asia. Here are some key features…

American mink (Neovison vison)

The American mink (Neovison vison) is a species of semi-aquatic mammal native to North America. Here are some key features and characteristics of the American…

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes)

The red fox (Vulpes vulpes) is a species of carnivorous mammal belonging to the Canidae family. Here are some key features and characteristics of the…

European roe deer (Capreolus capreolus)

The European roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) is a small to medium-sized deer species native to Europe and parts of Asia. Here are some key features…

Rooster (Gallus gallus domesticus)

Roosters, also known as cocks, are male chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus) typically known for their vibrant plumage, distinctive crowing, and protective behavior. Here are some…

Domestic goose (Anser anser domesticus)

Domestic geese are domesticated varieties of wild geese (Anser anser) and swans (Cygnus spp.), primarily bred for meat, eggs, feathers, and as ornamental birds. Here…

Thailand

Erik Karits’s photographic series titled “Thailand Islands – Indian Ocean” offers viewers a captivating glimpse into the breathtaking beauty of Thailand’s tropical paradise. Through his…

Ural owl (Strix uralensis)

Unraveling the Enigmatic Ural Owl (Strix uralensis): Ecology, Behavior, and Conservation Status The Ural Owl (Strix uralensis) emerges as a captivating emblem of the nocturnal…

Male duck in snow

The Wild Duck generally refers to the Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos), which is the most common and widespread wild duck species across much of the Northern…

Wheat field

High resolution image free download A wheat field is an expansive agricultural landscape dominated by the cultivation of wheat, one of the most widely grown…