Wildlife Photography by Erik Karits

Long-jawed orb (Metellina mengei)

The Long-jawed Orb Weaver (Metellina mengei) is a fascinating species of spider known for its distinctive appearance and intricate web-building behavior. Here’s an in-depth look…

Western honey Bee (Apis mellifera)

Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) Overview The Western honey bee (Apis mellifera) is one of the most well-known and economically important insects worldwide. It is…

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Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)

The Green Crab Spider (Diaea dorsata) is a fascinating arachnid belonging to the family Thomisidae, known for its ability to blend into its surroundings and…

Jumping spider (Aelurillus v-insignitus)

Aelurillus v-insignitus is a species of jumping spider belonging to the family Salticidae. This species is known for its characteristic jumping ability, keen vision, and…

Hill cuckoo-bee (Bombus rupestris)

The Hill Cuckoo-bee (Bombus rupestris) is a fascinating species of bumblebee known for its parasitic behavior. Unlike typical bumblebees that build and maintain their own…

Jumping spider

Jumping Spiders (Family: Salticidae) Overview Jumping spiders (Family Salticidae) are a diverse and fascinating group of spiders known for their exceptional vision, agile movements, and…

German cockroach (Blattella germanica)

German Cockroach (Blattella germanica) Overview The German cockroach (Blattella germanica) is one of the most common household pests worldwide. Known for its resilience and rapid…

German cockroach (Blattella germanica)

German Cockroach (Blattella germanica) Overview The German cockroach (Blattella germanica) is one of the most common household pests worldwide. Known for its resilience and rapid…

German cockroach (Blattella germanica)

The German cockroach (Blattella germanica) is a species of small cockroach, typically about 1.1 to 1.6 cm (0.43 to 0.63 in)[1][2] long. In color it varies from tan to almost black, and it…

German Cockroach (Blattella germanica)

German Cockroach (Blattella germanica) Overview The German cockroach (Blattella germanica) is one of the most common household pests worldwide. Known for its resilience and rapid…

Dassia, Corfu, Greece

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…

European crested tit (Lophophanes cristatus)

The European Crested Tit (Lophophanes cristatus) is a charming and distinctive small bird known for its unique crest and lively personality. It is a resident…

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…

Chequered skipper (Carterocephalus palaemon)

The Chequered Skipper (Carterocephalus palaemon) is a small but distinctive butterfly belonging to the Hesperiidae family. Found in various regions across Europe and parts of…

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…

Scarlet dragonfly (Crocothemis erythraea)

The Scarlet Dragonfly (Crocothemis erythraea) is a striking species of dragonfly belonging to the family Libellulidae. Known for its vivid coloration, it is a common…

Ural owl (Strix uralensis)

Ural Owl (Strix uralensis) The Ural Owl is a large, powerful owl found across Europe and Asia, known for its striking facial disc, dark eyes,…

Dusky leaf monkey (Trachypithecus obscurus)

Also known as the Spectacled Langur, the Dusky Leaf Monkey is a medium-sized primate native to Southeast Asia. It is known for its gentle nature,…

Common Mayfly (Ephemera vulgata)

The Common Mayfly (Ephemera vulgata) is a widely distributed species of mayfly in the Ephemeridae family. Known for its ephemeral adult stage, Ephemera vulgata plays…

Common Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni)

Common Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni) The Common Brimstone is a striking yellow butterfly found across Europe, North Africa, and Asia. Known for its long lifespan and…

Emma gray`s forest lizard (Calotes emma)

Emma Gray’s Forest Lizard, scientifically known as Calotes emma, is a species of agamid lizard found in parts of Southeast Asia. Here are some key…

Crete , Greece

Crete, the largest of the Greek islands, is a captivating destination renowned for its rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture. Situated in the southern…

Northern Hawk-owl (Surnia ulula)

The Northern Hawk-owl (Surnia ulula) is a distinctive and fascinating bird of prey that inhabits the boreal forests of the Northern Hemisphere, including regions of…

Common copper (Lycaena phlaeas)

The Common Copper (Lycaena phlaeas), also known as the Small Copper, is a small and brightly colored butterfly found across Europe, Asia, and North America.…

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.…

Asian Water Monitor (Varanus salvator)

Asian Water Monitor (Varanus salvator) The Asian Water Monitor is one of the largest and most adaptable lizards in the world. Found across South and…

Brown hairstreak (Thecla betulae)

The Brown Hairstreak (Thecla betulae) is a small and elusive butterfly belonging to the family Lycaenidae, known for the distinctive hairstreak on its wings. Here’s…

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…

Northern Hawk-owl (Surnia ulula)

The Northern Hawk-owl (Surnia ulula) is a distinctive and fascinating bird of prey that inhabits the boreal forests of the Northern Hemisphere, including regions of…

Himalayan striped squirrel (Tamiops mcclellandii)

The Himalayan Striped Squirrel (Tamiops mcclellandii), also known as McClelland’s Tree Squirrel, is a species of squirrel native to the Himalayan region of Asia. Here…

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…

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,…

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.…

Castor bean tick (Ixodes ricinus)

Castor Bean Tick (Ixodes ricinus) The Castor Bean Tick, scientifically known as Ixodes ricinus, is one of the most common and widespread tick species in…

Castor bean tick (Ixodes ricinus)

Castor Bean Tick (Ixodes ricinus) The Castor Bean Tick, scientifically known as Ixodes ricinus, is one of the most common and widespread tick species in…

Castor Bean Tick (Ixodes ricinus)

Castor Bean Tick (Ixodes ricinus) The Castor Bean Tick, scientifically known as Ixodes ricinus, is one of the most common and widespread tick species in…

Castor bean tick (Ixodes ricinus)

Castor Bean Tick (Ixodes ricinus) The Castor Bean Tick, scientifically known as Ixodes ricinus, is one of the most common and widespread tick species in…

Black-spotted longhorn beetle (Rhagium mordax)

The Black-spotted Longhorn Beetle (Rhagium mordax) is a notable species of beetle belonging to the Cerambycidae family, known for its distinctive appearance and behaviors. This…

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…

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.…

Splayed deer fly (Chrysops caecutiens)

Chrysops caecutiens is a species of deer fly belonging to the Tabanidae family. Deer flies, including Chrysops species, are known for their painful bites, which…

Violet Dropwing (Trithemis annulata)

The VioleThe Violet Dropwing (Trithemis annulata) is a striking and colorful dragonfly species belonging to the family Libellulidae. Known for its vibrant hues and widespread…

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…

Emma gray`s forest lizard (Calotes emma)

Emma Gray’s Forest Lizard, scientifically known as Calotes emma, is a species of agamid lizard found in parts of Southeast Asia. Here are some key…

Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Funchal is the capital city of Madeira, an autonomous region of Portugal located in the Atlantic Ocean. Here’s some information about Funchal: Overall, Funchal is…

Eurasian pygmy owl (Glaucidium passerinum)

Eurasian Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium passerinum) The Eurasian Pygmy Owl is Europe’s smallest owl, known for its fierce hunting skills, diurnal activity, and distinctive whistling calls.…

Eurasian pygmy owl (Glaucidium passerinum)

Eurasian Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium passerinum) The Eurasian Pygmy Owl is Europe’s smallest owl, known for its fierce hunting skills, diurnal activity, and distinctive whistling calls.…

Four-spotted chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata)

The Four-spotted Chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata) is a striking species of dragonfly found across a range of temperate regions in Europe, Asia, and North America. Known…

Ladder-marked longhorn beetle (Saperda scalaris)

The Longhorn Beetle (Saperda scalaris), commonly known as the Ladder Beetle, is an eye-catching member of the longhorn beetle family (Cerambycidae). This species is notable…

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…

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…

Great tit (Parus major)

The Great Tit (Parus major) is one of the most common and recognizable songbirds across Europe and parts of Asia. Known for its bold plumage,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

Map

The Map Butterfly, scientifically known as Araschnia levana, is a species of butterfly found in Europe and parts of Asia. Here’s some information about this…