Wildlife Photography by Erik Karits

Common hover fly (Diplazon laetatorius)

The Common Hover Fly (Diplazon laetatorius) is a member of the family Syrphidae, also known as hoverflies or flower flies. It is notable for its…

Common hover fly (Diplazon laetatorius)

The Common Hover Fly (Diplazon laetatorius) is a member of the family Syrphidae, also known as hoverflies or flower flies. It is notable for its…

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…

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…

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…

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…

European earwig (Forficula auricularia)

The European earwig (Forficula auricularia) is an interesting and often misunderstood insect known for its distinctive pincers and nocturnal habits. Belonging to the family Forficulidae,…

Honey bee (Amegilla calceifera)

The Honey Bee (Amegilla calceifera) is a notable species of bee within the Apidae family. Although it shares the common name “honey bee,” it is…

Honey bee (Amegilla calceifera)

The Honey Bee (Amegilla calceifera) is a notable species of bee within the Apidae family. Although it shares the common name “honey bee,” it is…

Hummingbird hawk moth (Macroglossum stellaturum)

The Hummingbird Hawk Moth (Macroglossum stellatarum) is a fascinating moth known for its hummingbird-like appearance and behavior. This moth is part of the family Sphingidae…

Honey bee (Amegilla calceifera)

The Honey Bee (Amegilla calceifera) is a notable species of bee within the Apidae family. Although it shares the common name “honey bee,” it is…

Honey bee (Amegilla calceifera)

The Honey Bee (Amegilla calceifera) is a notable species of bee within the Apidae family. Although it shares the common name “honey bee,” it is…

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…

White-tailed bumble bee (Bombus lucorum)

The White-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus lucorum) is a common and widespread species of bumblebee notable for its distinctive white tail and important ecological role as a…

Painted lady (Cynthia cardui)

The Painted Lady (Cynthia cardui), also known as the Cosmopolitan, is one of the most widely distributed butterfly species in the world. Known for its…

Specled wood (Pararge aegeria)

The Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria) is a butterfly found primarily in Europe and parts of North Africa and Asia. Known for its distinctive speckled wings…

Painted lady (Cynthia cardui)

The Painted Lady (Cynthia cardui), also known as the Cosmopolitan, is one of the most widely distributed butterfly species in the world. Known for its…

Honey bee (Amegilla calceifera)

The Honey Bee (Amegilla calceifera) is a notable species of bee within the Apidae family. Although it shares the common name “honey bee,” it is…

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…

Red-veined Darter (Sympetrum fonscolombii)

The Red-veined Darter (Sympetrum fonscolombii) is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. Known for its striking red veins and adaptability, this dragonfly is…

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…

White-tailed bumble bee (Bombus lucorum)

The White-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus lucorum) is a common and widespread species of bumblebee notable for its distinctive white tail and important ecological role as a…

Leaf Hopper Assassin Bug (Zelus renardii)

The Leaf Hopper Assassin Bug (Zelus renardii) is a predatory insect belonging to the family Reduviidae, known for its effective hunting skills and beneficial role…

Band-eyed drone fly (Eristalinus taeniops)

The Band-eyed Drone Fly (Eristalinus taeniops) is an intriguing species of hoverfly belonging to the family Syrphidae. Known for its distinctive eye pattern and resemblance…

Tiger fly (Coenosia tigrina)

The Tiger Fly (Coenosia tigrina) is a fascinating and predatory member of the family Muscidae, known for its distinctive hunting behavior and ecological role in…

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.…

Hummingbird hawk moth (Macroglossum stellaturum)

The Hummingbird Hawk-Moth (Macroglossum stellatarum) is a fascinating day-flying moth known for its remarkable resemblance to hummingbirds in both appearance and behavior. It hovers in…

Anatolian Rock Lizard (Anatololacerta oertzeni)

The Anatolian Rock Lizard (Anatololacerta oertzeni) is a small to medium-sized lizard native to the rocky environments of southwestern Turkey and parts of Greece. Belonging…

Small copper (Lycaena phlaeas)

The Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas) is a striking and vibrant butterfly that is widely distributed and relatively common across various regions. Its bright coloration and…

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…

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…

Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia)

The Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia) is one of the largest and most striking butterflies found in Europe. Its vibrant colors and graceful flight make it…

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.…

Small copper (Lycaena phlaeas)

The Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas) is a striking and vibrant butterfly that is widely distributed and relatively common across various regions. Its bright coloration and…

Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia)

The Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia) is one of the largest and most striking butterflies found in Europe. Its vibrant colors and graceful flight make it…

Chequered skipper (Carterocephalus palaemon)

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

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…

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…

Scarce copper (Lycaena virgaureae)

Full size photo for free download The Scarce Copper (Lycaena virgaureae) is a vibrant and beautiful butterfly known for its striking coloration and habitat preferences.…

Violet black-legged robberfly (Dioctria atricapilla)

The Violet Black-legged Robberfly (Dioctria atricapilla) is an intriguing species of predatory fly known for its striking appearance and predatory behavior. Here’s a detailed overview…

A stilt-legged fly (Micropeza corrigiolata)

The stilt-legged fly, Micropeza corrigiolata, is a member of the Micropezidae family, known for its long, slender legs and distinctive appearance. Here’s a detailed overview…

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…

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…

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…

Beautiful Demoiselle (Calopteryx virgo)

The Beautiful Demoiselle (Calopteryx virgo) is a stunning species of damselfly belonging to the family Calopterygidae. Here’s a detailed description: The Beautiful Demoiselle is admired…

Beautiful Demoiselle (Calopteryx virgo)

The Beautiful Demoiselle (Calopteryx virgo) is a stunning species of damselfly belonging to the family Calopterygidae. Here’s a detailed description: The Beautiful Demoiselle is admired…

Beautiful Demoiselle (Calopteryx virgo)

The Beautiful Demoiselle (Calopteryx virgo) is a stunning species of damselfly belonging to the family Calopterygidae. Here’s a detailed description: The Beautiful Demoiselle is admired…

Common copper (Lycaena phlaeas)

The Common Copper (Lycaena phlaeas) is a small and vibrant butterfly species found across Europe, Asia, and North America. Here’s a brief overview: Overall, the…

Pink crab spider (Thomisus onustus)

The Pink Crab Spider (Thomisus onustus) is a remarkable species known for its striking appearance and fascinating behavior. Here’s an overview of this intriguing arachnid:…

Ruddy darter (Sympetrum sanguineum)

The Ruddy Darter (Sympetrum sanguineum) is a vibrant and fascinating dragonfly known for its striking coloration and agile flight. Here are some key details about…

Ruddy darter (Sympetrum sanguineum)

The Ruddy Darter (Sympetrum sanguineum) is a vibrant and fascinating dragonfly known for its striking coloration and agile flight. Here are some key details about…

Ruddy darter (Sympetrum sanguineum)

The Ruddy Darter (Sympetrum sanguineum) is a vibrant and fascinating dragonfly known for its striking coloration and agile flight. Here are some key details about…

Notch-horned Cleg Fly (Haematopota pluvialis)

The Notch-horned Cleg Fly (Haematopota pluvialis) is a member of the family Tabanidae, commonly known as horse flies. This species is known for its biting…

Dark green fritillary (Argynnis aglaja)

The Dark Green Fritillary (Argynnis aglaja) is a striking butterfly known for its vibrant colors and intricate patterns. Here’s an overview of this beautiful species:…

Large Ringlet (Erebia euryale)

The Large Ringlet (Erebia euryale) is a species of butterfly belonging to the subfamily Satyrinae in the family Nymphalidae. Known for its distinctive appearance and…

Scarce Swallowtail (Iphiclides podalirius)

The Scarce Swallowtail (Iphiclides podalirius) is a large, striking butterfly belonging to the family Papilionidae. Despite its name, the Scarce Swallowtail is not particularly rare…

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.…

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.…

Red-veined Darter (Sympetrum fonscolombii)

The Red-veined Darter (Sympetrum fonscolombii) is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is a medium-sized dragonfly that is widespread across Europe, Africa,…

Bug

Centaurea cyanus, commonly known as cornflower or bachelor’s button, is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. Here are some key characteristics and facts about…