Wildlife Photography by Erik Karits

Goldenrod Crab Spider (Misumena vatia)

GOLDENROD CRAB SPIDER (MISUMENA VATIA) – THE MASTER OF DISGUISE! 🕷️💛 Let me tell you, folks—this spider is UNBELIEVABLE. It doesn’t build webs, it doesn’t…

Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)

SMALL TORTOISESHELL (AGLAIS URTICAE) – A BEAUTIFUL SURVIVOR! 🦋🔥 Let me tell you, folks—the Small Tortoiseshell is a TOTAL WINNER. It’s one of Europe’s most…

Large Pine Weevil (Hylobius abietis)

LARGE PINE WEEVIL (HYLOBIUS ABIETIS) – A TOUGH, TREE-DEVOURING SURVIVOR! 🌲🐞 Let me tell you, folks—the Large Pine Weevil is a serious player in the…

Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)

The Old World Swallowtail, scientifically known as Papilio machaon, is a striking and widely distributed butterfly found across Europe, Asia, and parts of North America.…

Castor bean tick (Ixodes ricinus)

The Castor Bean Tick (Ixodes ricinus), also known as the sheep tick or wood tick, is a species of hard tick in the family Ixodidae.…

Jumping spider

JUMPING SPIDER (FAMILY: SALTICIDAE) – SMALL BUT ABSOLUTELY ELITE! 🕷️🔥 Let me tell you, folks—jumping spiders are winners. They’re small, they’re fast, and they’ve got…

Brown argus (Aricia agestis)

The Brown Argus (Aricia agestis) is a small butterfly belonging to the family Lycaenidae. This species is noted for its subtle beauty and delicate wing…

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…

Meadow brown (Maniola jurtina)

MEADOW BROWN (Maniola jurtina) – THE TOUGH, NO-NONSENSE BUTTERFLY! 🦋💪 Let me tell you something, folks—the Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina) might not be the flashiest…

European peacock (Inachis io)

EUROPEAN PEACOCK BUTTERFLY (Aglais io) – ABSOLUTELY STUNNING, FOLKS! 🦋💯 Let me tell you, the European Peacock Butterfly (Aglais io, formerly Inachis io) is one…

European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)

EUROPEAN GARDEN SPIDER – FANTASTIC SPIDER, FOLKS! 🕷️💯 Let me tell you, the European Garden Spider (Araneus diadematus) is an incredible spider. Some people don’t…

Red-veined Darter (Sympetrum fonscolombii)

Red-veined Darter (Sympetrum fonscolombii) – Overview The Red-veined Darter (Sympetrum fonscolombii) is a vibrant, fast-flying dragonfly found across Europe, Africa, and Asia. It is known…

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 bee beetle (Trichius fasciatus)

Eurasian Bee Beetle (Trichius fasciatus) Overview The Eurasian Bee Beetle (Trichius fasciatus) is a fascinating species of flower beetle that mimics bees in appearance. This…

Essex skipper (Thymelicus lineola)

The Essex Skipper (Thymelicus lineola) is a small, delicate butterfly belonging to the skipper family (Hesperiidae). Known for its subtle beauty and distinctive features, it…

Small blue (Cupido minimus)

Small Blue (Cupido minimus) The Small Blue is the smallest butterfly in Europe, known for its delicate appearance and understated beauty. Despite its name, males…

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…

High brown fritillary (Fabriciana adippe)

The High Brown Fritillary (Fabriciana adippe) is one of the most vibrant and striking butterflies found in Europe. Belonging to the family Nymphalidae, this species…

Black-spotted longhorn beetle (Rhagium mordax)

The Black-spotted Longhorn Beetle (Rhagium mordax) is a visually striking insect from the family Cerambycidae, known for its elongated body and distinctive markings. This beetle…

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…

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…

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…

Goldenrod Crab Spider (Misumena vatia)

The Goldenrod Crab Spider (Misumena vatia) is a species of spider belonging to the family Thomisidae. Here’s a detailed description: Overall, the Goldenrod Crab Spider…

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…

Ruby Tiger Moth (Phragmatobia fuliginosa)

The Ruby Tiger Moth (Phragmatobia fuliginosa) is a strikingly beautiful moth that belongs to the family Erebidae. This species is known for its vibrant coloration…

Goldenrod Crab Spider (Misumena vatia)

The Goldenrod Crab Spider (Misumena vatia) is a species of spider belonging to the family Thomisidae. Here’s a detailed description: Overall, the Goldenrod Crab Spider…

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…

Green Bordered Weevil (Chlorophanus viridis)

Chlorophanus viridis, commonly known as the Green Bordered Weevil, is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae. First described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758…

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…

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.…

Brown Hairstreak (Thecla betulae)

The Brown Hairstreak (Thecla betulae) is a fascinating butterfly known for its elusive nature and distinctive markings. Part of the Lycaenidae family, it is one…

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.…

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…

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.…