Wildlife Photography by Erik Karits

Lesser marbled fritillary (Brenthis ino)

The Lesser Marbled Fritillary (Brenthis ino) is a charming and moderately-sized butterfly known for its striking pattern and coloration. Here is a detailed overview of…

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…

Splayed deer fly (Chrysops caecutiens)

The Splayed Deerfly (Chrysops caecutiens) is a member of the family Tabanidae, known for its biting behavior and distinctive appearance. Here are some key details…

Black-spotted longhorn beetle (Rhagium mordax)

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

Mazarine Blue (Polyommatus semiargus)

The Mazarine Blue (Polyommatus semiargus) is a small and striking butterfly belonging to the Lycaenidae family, known for its delicate appearance and vivid coloring. Here…

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…

Golden-tabbed robberfly (Eutolmus rufibarbis)

Here’s a detailed profile of the Golden-tabbed Robberfly (Eutolmus rufibarbis), a predatory insect often seen in sunny open areas during summer. 🪰 Golden-tabbed Robberfly Overview…

Brown mint leaf beetle (Chrysolina staphylaea)

Here’s a deep overview of the Brown Mint Leaf Beetle (Chrysolina staphylaea), a small but striking beetle associated with mint plants and related vegetation. 🪲…

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:…

Black darter (Sympetrum danae)

Here’s a deep overview of the Black Darter (Sympetrum danae), one of Europe’s smallest and darkest dragonflies. 🪁 Black Darter (Sympetrum danae) 🔹 Taxonomy 🌍…

Orange-spined drone fly (Eristalis interrupta)

Here’s a deep overview of the Orange-spined Drone Fly (Eristalis interrupta), a hoverfly species that often mimics bees for protection. 🪰 Orange-spined Drone Fly (Eristalis…

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…

Anthracite bee-fly (Anthrax anthrax)

Here’s a detailed overview of the Anthracite Bee-fly (Anthrax anthrax), a distinctive parasitic bee-fly found in much of Eurasia. 🪰 Anthracite Bee-fly Overview 🌍 Distribution…

Golden-tabbed robberfly (Eutolmus rufibarbis)

Here’s a detailed profile of the Golden-tabbed Robberfly (Eutolmus rufibarbis), a predatory insect often seen in sunny open areas during summer. 🪰 Golden-tabbed Robberfly Overview…

Mallow skipper (Carcharodus alceae)

Here’s a detailed profile of the Mallow Skipper (Carcharodus alceae), a small, fast-flying butterfly often found in sunny, open habitats. 🦋 Mallow Skipper Overview 🌍…

Common digging grasshopper (Acrotylus insubricus)

Here’s a detailed profile of the Common Digging Grasshopper (Acrotylus insubricus), a ground-dwelling grasshopper known for its affinity for sandy habitats. 🦗 Common Digging Grasshopper…

Spot-winged Broad-headed Bug (Burtinus notatipennis)

Here’s a full overview of the Spot-winged Broad-headed Bug (Burtinus notatipennis), an uncommon but distinctive member of the broad-headed bug family. 🪲 Spot-winged Broad-headed Bug…

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…

Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi)

🦋 Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi) The Green Hairstreak is a small but vivid butterfly belonging to the family Lycaenidae (the blues, coppers, and hairstreaks). It…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Hover fly (Leucozona glaucia)

The Hover Fly (Leucozona glaucia) is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae. It is a relatively large and striking species, known for its…

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…

Common green bottle fly (Lucilia sericata)

The Common Green Bottle Fly (Lucilia sericata) is a medium-sized fly in the family Calliphoridae, known for its metallic green body and ecological role in…

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…

Bumblebee robberfly (Laphria flava)

The Bumblebee Robberfly (Laphria flava) is a remarkable species of robber fly that is part of the Asilidae family. This fly is well-known for its…

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),…

Black-legged flower fly (Syrphus vitripennis)

Here is a detailed overview of the Black-legged Flower Fly (Syrphus vitripennis), a common and important hoverfly found throughout Europe: 🪰 Black-legged Flower Fly (Syrphus…

Black-legged flower fly (Syrphus vitripennis)

Here is a detailed overview of the Black-legged Flower Fly (Syrphus vitripennis), a common and important hoverfly found throughout Europe: 🪰 Black-legged Flower Fly (Syrphus…

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…