Wildlife Photography by Erik Karits

Sheep Tick

Here’s a detailed field and scientific overview of the Castor Bean Tick (Ixodes ricinus) — Europe’s most widespread tick species and an important vector of…

Beautiful Demoiselle (Calopteryx virgo)

Deep Overview: Beautiful Demoiselle (Calopteryx virgo) The Beautiful Demoiselle (Calopteryx virgo) is a stunning damselfly species, known for its iridescent blue-green body and dark, metallic…

Large pine weevil (Hylobius abietis)

Hylobius abietis or the large pine weevil is a beetle belonging to family Curculionidae. This species is widely regarded as the most important pest of most commercially important coniferous trees in European plantations.…

European nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Here’s a detailed natural history overview of the European nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis), a well-known and widespread hunting spider in Europe: European Nursery Web…

European nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Here’s a detailed natural history overview of the European nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis), a well-known and widespread hunting spider in Europe: European Nursery Web…

Orange Tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines)

The Orange Tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) is a distinctive and widespread butterfly from the family Pieridae. Renowned for its bright orange wing tips in males,…

Orange Tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines)

The Orange Tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) is a distinctive and widespread butterfly from the family Pieridae. Renowned for its bright orange wing tips in males,…

Orange Tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines)

The Orange Tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) is a distinctive and widespread butterfly from the family Pieridae. Renowned for its bright orange wing tips in males,…

Green shield bug (Palomena prasina)

The Green Shield Bug (Palomena prasina) is a common species of true bug belonging to the family Pentatomidae. Known for their distinctive shield-like shape and…

Old world swallowtail (Papilio machaon)

Here’s a complete, detailed overview of the Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon) — one of Europe’s most iconic and widely recognized butterflies. 🦋 🦋 Old…

Green hairstreak (callophrys rubi)

Here’s a detailed overview of the Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi), one of Europe’s most beautiful and widespread small butterflies. 🦋 Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi) Taxonomy…

Green hairstreak (callophrys rubi)

Here’s a detailed overview of the Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi), one of Europe’s most beautiful and widespread small butterflies. 🦋 Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi) Taxonomy…

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…

Raft spider (Dolomedes fimbriatus)

The Raft Spider (Dolomedes fimbriatus) is a fascinating species known for its ability to walk on water and hunt prey, making it an adept predator…

European nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Here’s a detailed natural history overview of the European nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis), a well-known and widespread hunting spider in Europe: European Nursery Web…

Hover fly (Cheilosia bergenstammi)

Cheilosia bergenstammi (syn. Cheilosia lasiopa) is a species of hoverfly (family Syrphidae, subfamily Eristalinae, tribe Rhingiini) found throughout much of Europe. It belongs to the…

Purple-edged copper (Lycaena hippothoe)

The Purple-edged copper (Lycaena hippothoe) is a striking species of butterfly belonging to the family Lycaenidae, commonly known for its vivid colors and elegant appearance.…

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…

Seven-Spotted Ladybug (Coccinella septempunctata)

The Seven-Spotted Ladybug (Coccinella septempunctata), also known as the seven-spot ladybird, is one of the most well-known and widespread species of ladybugs. Here is a…

Southern hawker (Aeshna cyanea)

Here’s a full, detailed overview of the Southern Hawker (Aeshna cyanea), one of Europe’s most common and striking dragonflies. 🟦 Southern Hawker (Aeshna cyanea) Taxonomy…

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…

African Collared-Dove (Streptopelia roseogrisea)

The African Collared-Dove (Streptopelia roseogrisea), also known as the Barbary Dove, is a medium-sized bird belonging to the family Columbidae. This species is native to…

Large pine weevil (Hylobius abietis)

Hylobius abietis or the large pine weevil is a beetle belonging to family Curculionidae. This species is widely regarded as the most important pest of most commercially important coniferous trees in European plantations.…

Ural owl (Strix uralensis)

Here’s a full and detailed overview of the Ural Owl (Strix uralensis), one of Europe and Asia’s most impressive forest-dwelling owls. 🦉 Ural Owl (Strix…

Green Sawfly (Rhogogaster viridis)

The Green Sawfly (Rhogogaster viridis) is an attractive and intriguing species within the family Tenthredinidae, known for its vivid green coloration. Here’s an overview of…

Old world swallowtail (Papilio machaon)

The Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon): A Symbol of Elegance and Ecological Vitality The Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon) stands as a majestic icon of…