Wildlife Photography by Erik Karits

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:…

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…

Chequered skipper

Title: A Glance at the Enigmatic Chequered Skipper: An Icon of Nature’s Beauty Introduction: Nestled amidst the serene landscapes of nature’s canvas, the Chequered Skipper…

Copper sun jumper (Heliophanus cupreus)

The Copper Sun Jumper (Heliophanus cupreus) is a small, visually striking spider in the family Salticidae, commonly known as jumping spiders. This species is known…

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:…

Jumping spider

Jumping spiders are a diverse group of spiders belonging to the family Salticidae, known for their excellent vision, agility, and unique hunting behavior. Here’s some…

Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi)

The Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi) is a small and charming butterfly species belonging to the Lycaenidae family. Here are some key features and characteristics of…

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…

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…

Fly

Flies are a diverse group of insects belonging to the order Diptera, characterized by their two wings and agile flight capabilities. Found in almost every…

Fly

Flies are a diverse group of insects belonging to the order Diptera, characterized by their two wings and agile flight capabilities. Found in almost every…

Fly

Flies are a diverse group of insects belonging to the order Diptera, characterized by their two wings and agile flight capabilities. Found in almost every…

Fly

Flies are a diverse group of insects belonging to the order Diptera, characterized by their two wings and agile flight capabilities. Found in almost every…

Common green bottle fly (Luciliasericata)

Here’s a detailed overview of the Common Green Bottle Fly (Lucilia sericata), a widespread fly well-known in both medical and ecological contexts: Common Green Bottle…

Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)

The Common Blue, scientifically known as Polyommatus icarus, is one of the most widespread and familiar butterflies in Europe. Here are some key features and…

Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi)

The Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi) is a small and colorful butterfly belonging to the family Lycaenidae. Here are some key features and characteristics of 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.…

Large copper ( Lycaena dispar)

The Large Copper (Lycaena dispar) is a striking butterfly species belonging to the Lycaenidae family. Despite its name, it is not particularly large compared to…

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…

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…

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…

Hairy Shieldbug (Dolycoris baccarum)

The Hairy Shieldbug or Dolycoris baccarum is a common species of shieldbug found throughout Europe and parts of Asia. It belongs to the family Pentatomidae…

Scarce Swallowtail (Iphiclides podalirius)

The Scarce Swallowtail (Iphiclides podalirius) is a striking butterfly species belonging to the Papilionidae family. Here are some key features and characteristics: Overall, the Scarce…

Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)

The Goldenrod Crab Spider (Misumena vatia) is a species of crab spider belonging to the family Thomisidae. Here’s some information about this fascinating spider: Overall,…

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…

Fly

Flies are a diverse group of insects belonging to the order Diptera, characterized by their two wings and agile flight capabilities. Found in almost every…

Wasp

Wasps are a diverse group of insects belonging to the order Hymenoptera, which also includes bees and ants. They are characterized by their slender bodies,…

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…

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…

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.…

Competition

The “summer butterfly” is a general term used to refer to any of the numerous butterfly species that are active during the summer months. These…

Wild strawberry

Wild strawberries, scientifically known as Fragaria vesca, are a species of strawberry native to Europe, Asia, and North America. Here are some key points about…

Dead-Nettle Leaf Beetle (Crysolina fastuosa)

The Dead-nettle Leaf Beetle (Chrysolina fastuosa) is a striking beetle species belonging to the family Chrysomelidae. Here are some key features and characteristics of the…

Southern Skimmer (Orthetrum brunneum)

The Southern Skimmer (Orthetrum brunneum) is a species of dragonfly belonging to the family Libellulidae. Here’s some information about this fascinating insect: Overall, the Southern…

Goldenrod crab spider (Misumena vatia)

The Goldenrod crab spider (Misumena vatia) is a species of crab spider belonging to the family Thomisidae. Here are some key features and characteristics of…

Common carder bee (Bombus pascuorum)

The Common Carder Bee (Bombus pascuorum) is a species of bumblebee belonging to the genus Bombus within the family Apidae. Here are some key features…

Chequered skipper (Carterocephalus palaemon)

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

Black-spotted longhorn beetle(Rhagium mordax)

The black-spotted longhorn beetle (Rhagium mordax) is a species of longhorn beetle belonging to the family Cerambycidae. Here are some key features and characteristics of…

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.…

Black-spotted longhorn beetle(Rhagium mordax)

The black-spotted longhorn beetle (Rhagium mordax) is a species of longhorn beetle belonging to the family Cerambycidae. Here are some key features and characteristics of…

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…

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…

Four-spotted Chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata)

The Four-spotted Chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata) is a captivating species of dragonfly belonging to the family Libellulidae. Here’s a detailed description: The Four-spotted Chaser is appreciated…

Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia)

The Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia) is a magnificent species of butterfly belonging to the family Nymphalidae. Here’s a detailed description: The Silver-washed Fritillary is admired…

Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)

The Small Tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) is a colorful and widespread butterfly species found in Europe, Asia, and parts of North Africa. Here’s some information…

Black-spotted Longhorn Beetle (Rhagium mordax)

The Black-spotted Longhorn Beetle (Rhagium mordax) is a species of longhorn beetle belonging to the family Cerambycidae. Here’s some information about this beetle: Overall, the…

Agama Lizard

The Agama Lizard refers to several species of lizards in the Agamidae family, which is native to Africa, Asia, and parts of Europe. Here are…

Goldenrod Crab Spider (Misumena vatia)

The Goldenrod Crab Spider (Misumena vatia) is a species of crab spider belonging to the family Thomisidae. Here’s some information about this fascinating spider: Overall,…

Brown Hairstreak (Thecla betulae)

The Brown Hairstreak (Thecla betulae) is a beautiful species of butterfly belonging to the family Lycaenidae. Here’s a detailed description: The Brown Hairstreak is appreciated…

Southern skimmer (Orthetrum brunneum)

The Orthetrum brunneum, commonly known as the Southern Skimmer, is a species of dragonfly belonging to the family Libellulidae. Here’s a detailed description: The Southern…

Four-spotted chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata)

The Four-spotted Chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata) is a captivating species of dragonfly belonging to the family Libellulidae. Here’s a detailed description: The Four-spotted Chaser is appreciated…

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…

Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia)

The Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia) is a magnificent species of butterfly belonging to the family Nymphalidae. Here’s a detailed description: The Silver-washed Fritillary is admired…

Chestnut Heath (Coenonympha glycerion)

The Chestnut Heath (Coenonympha glycerion) is a species of butterfly belonging to the family Nymphalidae and the subfamily Satyrinae. Here’s a detailed description: The Chestnut…

Julia Heliconian (Dryas iulia)

The Julia Heliconian (Dryas iulia), also known simply as Julia, is a species of butterfly belonging to the Nymphalidae family. Here’s a detailed description: The…

Castor bean tick (Ixodes ricinus)

The Castor bean tick (Ixodes ricinus) is a species of hard-bodied tick known for its role as a vector of various diseases affecting humans and…

Green-veined White (Pieris napi)

The Green-veined White (Pieris napi) is a butterfly species belonging to the Pieridae family. Here’s a detailed description: The Green-veined White is a beautiful and…

Beautiful Demoiselle (Calopteryx virgo)

The Beautiful Demoiselle (Calopteryx virgo) is a striking species of damselfly renowned for its ethereal beauty and delicate demeanor. Found predominantly in Europe and parts…

Castor bean tick (Ixodes ricinus)

The Castor bean tick (Ixodes ricinus) is a species of hard-bodied tick known for its role as a vector of various diseases affecting humans and…