Wildlife Photography by Erik Karits

Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)

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

Birch shieldbug (Elasmostethus interstinctus)

Birch Shieldbug (Elasmostethus interstinctus) The Birch Shieldbug is a colorful, broad-bodied insect belonging to the family Acanthosomatidae, often mistaken for a true bug in the…

Northern chequered skipper (Carterocephalus silvicola)

Northern Chequered Skipper (Carterocephalus silvicola) The Northern Chequered Skipper is a small, fast-flying butterfly in the family Hesperiidae, commonly found in parts of northern and…

Oriental garden lizard (Calotes vesicolor)

The Oriental Garden Lizard (Calotes versicolor) is a species of agamid lizard that is widely distributed in South Asia and Southeast Asia. Known for its…

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…

Orange gull (Cepora judith)

The Orange Gull (Cepora judith) is a captivating butterfly species known for its vibrant coloration and delicate wings. Here are some key details about this…

European Peacock (Aglais io)

The European Peacock (Aglais io), also known simply as the Peacock Butterfly, is a colorful and distinctive butterfly species found in Europe and parts of…

Chequered skipper (Carterocephalus palaemon)

The Chequered Skipper (Carterocephalus palaemon) is a charming and distinctive butterfly species native to parts of Europe and Asia. Here’s a detailed description: Physical Characteristics:…

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…

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…

Eurasian Bluets (Coenagrion)

Overall, Eurasian Bluets are beautiful and fascinating insects that play important roles in freshwater ecosystems as both predators and indicators of environmental health. Views: 1290

Pale clouded yellow (Colias hyale)

The Pale Clouded Yellow (Colias hyale) is a species of butterfly belonging to the family Pieridae. It is known for its distinctive yellow coloration and…

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…

Common crab spider (Xysticus cristatus)

Common Crab Spider (Xysticus cristatus) is a species of spider belonging to the family Thomisidae, known for its crab-like appearance and behavior. Here’s a brief…

Western Tussock Moth (Orgyia vetusta)

The Western Tussock Moth, Orgyia vetusta, is a striking and fuzzy moth species in the family Erebidae, subfamily Lymantriinae (commonly known as tussock moths). It…

Western Tussock Moth (Orgyia vetusta)

Western Tussock Moth (Orgyia vetusta) The Western Tussock Moth, Orgyia vetusta, is a striking and fuzzy moth species in the family Erebidae, subfamily Lymantriinae (commonly…

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…

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…

Common crab spider (Xysticus cristatus)

Common Crab Spider (Xysticus cristatus) is a species of spider belonging to the family Thomisidae, known for its crab-like appearance and behavior. Here’s a brief…

Common crab spider (Xysticus cristatus)

Common Crab Spider (Xysticus cristatus) is a species of spider belonging to the family Thomisidae, known for its crab-like appearance and behavior. Here’s a brief…

Common crab spider (Xysticus cristatus)

Common Crab Spider (Xysticus cristatus) is a species of spider belonging to the family Thomisidae, known for its crab-like appearance and behavior. Here’s a brief…

Green Huntsman spider (Micrommata virescens)

The Green Huntsman Spider (Micrommata virescens) is a distinctive and fascinating species of spider. Here is a detailed overview: Appearance Habitat Behavior Life Cycle Identification…

Green Huntsman spider (Micrommata virescens)

The Green Huntsman Spider (Micrommata virescens) is a distinctive and fascinating species of spider. Here is a detailed overview: Appearance Habitat Behavior Life Cycle Identification…

Green Huntsman spider (Micrommata virescens)

The Green Huntsman Spider (Micrommata virescens) is a distinctive and fascinating species of spider. Here is a detailed overview: Appearance Habitat Behavior Life Cycle Identification…

Bohemian cuckoo bumblebee (Bombus bohemicus)

The Bohemian cuckoo bumblebee (Bombus bohemicus) is a fascinating species known for its unique parasitic lifestyle. Here are some key details about this intriguing bumblebee:…

Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)

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

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…

Chequered skipper (Carterocephalus palaemon)

CHEQUERED SKIPPER (Carterocephalus palaemon) – SMALL BUT MIGHTY, FOLKS! 🦋💪 Let me tell you, folks, the Chequered Skipper (Carterocephalus palaemon) is an absolutely fantastic butterfly.…

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…

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…

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…

Ash cicada (Cicada orni)

The Ash Cicada (Cicada orni) is a fascinating insect species found primarily in southern Europe and parts of Asia. Known for its distinctive song and…

Splayed deer fly (Chrysops caecutiens)

The Splayed Deer Fly (Chrysops caecutiens) is a species of biting fly belonging to the family Tabanidae. It is known for its distinctive appearance 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…

Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)

The Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) is a common butterfly species found throughout Europe and parts of Asia. It is known for its vibrant colors and…

Green-veined White ( Pieris napi)

The Green-veined White (Pieris napi) is a butterfly species belonging to the family Pieridae. Here are some key characteristics and information about this butterfly: Overall,…