Wildlife Photography by Erik Karits

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…

Blackspotted longhorn beetle (Rhagium mordax)

The Blackspotted Longhorn Beetle (Rhagium mordax) is a species of beetle belonging to the Cerambycidae family, commonly referred to as longhorn beetles. It is widely…

Band-eyed brown horse fly (Tabanus bromius)

The Band-eyed Brown Horse Fly (Tabanus bromius) is a member of the family Tabanidae, known for its large size and distinctive banded eyes. Here are…

Brown hairstreak (Thecla betulae)

The Brown Hairstreak (Thecla betulae) is a captivating butterfly species renowned for its subtle beauty and elusive nature. Found in various habitats across Europe and…

Castor bean tick (Ixodes ricinus)

Castor Bean Tick (Ixodes ricinus) The Castor Bean Tick (Ixodes ricinus), also known as the sheep tick or wood tick, is a parasitic arachnid found…

Yellow helen , Black and white helen (Papilio nephelus)

The Yellow Helen and Black and White Helen are common names for the butterfly species Papilio nephelus. This species is known for its striking appearance…

Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi)

The Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi) is a charming species of butterfly known for its vibrant green coloration and delicate appearance. Here’s a detailed description: The…

Red-veined Darter (Sympetrum fonscolombii)

The Red-veined Darter (Sympetrum fonscolombii) is a striking species of dragonfly belonging to the family Libellulidae. Here’s a detailed description: The Red-veined Darter is appreciated…

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.…

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…

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…

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-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia)

🦋 Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia) The Silver-washed Fritillary is a large, strikingly beautiful butterfly found across Europe and parts of Asia. Named for the silvery…

Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia)

🦋 Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia) The Silver-washed Fritillary is a large, strikingly beautiful butterfly found across Europe and parts of Asia. Named for the silvery…

Red admiral (Vanessa atlanta)

The Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) is a well-known and striking butterfly, celebrated for its vibrant colors and migratory behavior. Here’s an overview of this remarkable…

Four-banded Longhorn Beetle (Leptura quadrifasciata)

Four-banded Longhorn Beetle (Leptura quadrifasciata) Family: Cerambycidae (Longhorn beetles)Common names: Four-banded Longhorn, Four-banded Flower Longhorn 🪲 Identification This species mimics wasps in appearance (Batesian mimicry),…

Goldenrod Crab Spider (Misumena vatia)

The Goldenrod Crab Spider (Misumena vatia) is a fascinating arachnid known for its remarkable camouflage abilities and unique hunting strategies. This species is often found…

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:…

Large Copper (Lycaena dispar)

Deep Overview: Large Copper (Lycaena dispar) The Large Copper (Lycaena dispar) is a striking butterfly known for its vivid orange wings, bold black 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…

White admiral (Limenitis camilla)

Overview The White Admiral (Limenitis camilla) is a striking and graceful woodland butterfly found across Europe and parts of Asia. Known for its elegant gliding…

White admiral (Limenitis camilla)

Overview The White Admiral (Limenitis camilla) is a striking and graceful woodland butterfly found across Europe and parts of Asia. Known for its elegant gliding…

Goldenrod crab spider (Misumena Vatia)

The Goldenrod Crab Spider (Misumena vatia) is a fascinating species of crab spider belonging to the family Thomisidae. Known for its remarkable ability to change…

Arran brown (Erebia ligea)

The Arran Brown (Erebia ligea) is a striking butterfly species belonging to the family Nymphalidae, subfamily Satyrinae. It is a northern and montane butterfly, favoring…

Arran brown (Erebia ligea)

The Arran Brown (Erebia ligea) is a striking butterfly species belonging to the family Nymphalidae, subfamily Satyrinae. It is a northern and montane butterfly, favoring…

White admiral (Limenitis camilla)

Overview The White Admiral (Limenitis camilla) is a striking and graceful woodland butterfly found across Europe and parts of Asia. Known for its elegant gliding…

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…

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…

Eurasian bee beetle (Trichius fasciatus)

ThEurasian Bee Beetle (Trichius fasciatus) Family: ScarabaeidaeSubfamily: Cetoniinae (Flower chafers)Common names: Bee beetle, Eurasian bee beetle, Bumblebee mimic beetle 🐞 Identification This is a classic…

Goldenrod crab spider (Misumena Vatia)

The Goldenrod Crab Spider (Misumena vatia) is a fascinating species of crab spider belonging to the family Thomisidae. Known for its remarkable ability to change…

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…

Four-banded Longhorn Beetle (Leptura quadrifaciata)

Four-banded Longhorn Beetle (Leptura quadrifasciata)

Four-banded Longhorn Beetle (Leptura quadrifasciata) Family: Cerambycidae (Longhorn beetles)Common names: Four-banded Longhorn, Four-banded Flower Longhorn 🪲 Identification This species mimics wasps in appearance (Batesian mimicry),…

Eurasian bee beetle (Trichius fasciatus)

The Eurasian Bee Beetle (Trichius fasciatus) is a distinctive beetle species known for its resemblance to bees and its fascinating behavior. Here’s some information about…

Six-spot Burnet (Zygaena filipendulae)

Here’s a detailed overview of the Six-spot Burnet (Zygaena filipendulae) — one of Europe’s most striking day-flying moths: 🐞 Six-spot Burnet (Zygaena filipendulae) 🔹 Taxonomy…

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…

Six-spot Burnet (Zygaena filipendulae)

Here’s a detailed overview of the Six-spot Burnet (Zygaena filipendulae) — one of Europe’s most striking day-flying moths: 🐞 Six-spot Burnet (Zygaena filipendulae) 🔹 Taxonomy…

Common red soldier beetle (Rhagonycha fulva)

Here’s a detailed overview of the Common Red Soldier Beetle (Rhagonycha fulva), a familiar and beneficial insect in European grasslands and gardens: 🪲 Common Red…

Common red soldier beetle (Rhagonycha fulva)

Here’s a detailed overview of the Common Red Soldier Beetle (Rhagonycha fulva), a familiar and beneficial insect in European grasslands and gardens: 🪲 Common Red…

Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus)

The Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus) is a charming butterfly commonly found in grassy habitats. It is named after the distinctive ring-shaped eyespots on its wings, which…

Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)

🦋 Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus) – Detailed Overview 🧬 Taxonomy & Classification 🌍 Distribution & Habitat 📍 Geographic Range 🏞️ Preferred Habitat 🧍‍♂️ Identification ♂…

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…

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…

Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)

🕷️ Woodland Jumping Spider (Evarcha falcata) The Woodland Jumping Spider, Evarcha falcata, is a charismatic and visually alert species of jumping spider found across much…

Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)

Here’s a detailed overview of the Common Blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus), one of the most widespread and recognizable blue butterflies in Europe: 🦋 Common Blue…

Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)

Here’s a detailed overview of the Common Blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus), one of the most widespread and recognizable blue butterflies in Europe: 🦋 Common Blue…

Eurasian Bluets (Coenagrion)

Here’s an overview of the Eurasian Bluets, referring typically to several closely related damselfly species in the genus Coenagrion, often just called bluets. These small,…

Eurasian Bluets (Coenagrion)

Here’s an overview of the Eurasian Bluets, referring typically to several closely related damselfly species in the genus Coenagrion, often just called bluets. These small,…

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…

Turtle vein lady beetle (Propylea japonica)

🐞 Turtle Vein Lady Beetle Overview 🪲 Identification 🌿 Habitat 🐛 Diet and Ecology 🔁 Life Cycle ⚠ Conservation and Human Use 🔎 Interesting Facts…

Green hairstreak (Callophrys rubi)

Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi) The Green Hairstreak is a small, jewel-toned butterfly that’s easy to overlook—until sunlight catches its vivid emerald green underwings. It’s the…

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…

Golden net-wing (Dictyoptera aurura)

Golden Net-wing (Dictyoptera aurora) (Note: sometimes misspelled as “aurura”) The Golden Net-wing, Dictyoptera aurora, is a strikingly colored beetle found in woodlands across parts of…

Comma butterfly (Polygonia c-album)

The Comma butterfly (Polygonia c-album) is a distinctive and striking species of butterfly found throughout Europe and parts of Asia. Its unique wing shape and…

Giant wood spider (Nephila maculata)

The Giant Wood Spider (Nephila maculata), also known as the Golden Silk Orb-Weaver, is a fascinating and large spider species known for its impressive webs…

Knotgrass leaf beetle (Chrysolina polita)

Knotgrass Leaf Beetle (Chrysolina polita) The Knotgrass leaf beetle, Chrysolina polita, is a small, attractive beetle from the leaf beetle family (Chrysomelidae), known for its…

Knotgrass leaf beetle (Chrysolina polita)

Knotgrass Leaf Beetle (Chrysolina polita) The Knotgrass leaf beetle, Chrysolina polita, is a small, attractive beetle from the leaf beetle family (Chrysomelidae), known for its…

Knotgrass leaf beetle (Chrysolina polita)

Knotgrass Leaf Beetle (Chrysolina polita) The Knotgrass leaf beetle, Chrysolina polita, is a small, attractive beetle from the leaf beetle family (Chrysomelidae), known for its…