{"id":15555,"date":"2025-04-02T05:29:46","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T03:29:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/karits.eu\/?p=15555"},"modified":"2025-04-02T05:29:49","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T03:29:49","slug":"splayed-deer-fly-chrysops-caecutiens-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karits.eu\/index.php\/2025\/04\/02\/splayed-deer-fly-chrysops-caecutiens-15\/","title":{"rendered":"Splayed deer fly (Chrysops caecutiens)"},"content":{"rendered":"<script type=\"text\/plain\" data-tcf=\"waiting-for-consent\" data-id=\"7662\" data-bid=\"1\" data-placement=\"15312\">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<\/script>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/animal-animal-antenna-close-up-9508022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download image<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Deep Overview: Splayed Deer Fly (<em>Chrysops caecutiens<\/em>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Splayed Deer Fly<\/strong> (<em>Chrysops caecutiens<\/em>) is a <strong>small but aggressive biting fly<\/strong>, commonly found in <strong>wetland areas, forests, and near bodies of water<\/strong> across <strong>Europe and parts of Asia<\/strong>. Like other <strong>deer flies<\/strong>, females are <strong>blood-feeders<\/strong>, targeting mammals (including humans), while males feed on nectar. Their <strong>distinctive banded wings, iridescent eyes, and painful bites<\/strong> make them a well-known nuisance during summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Taxonomy &amp; Classification<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kingdom:<\/strong> Animalia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phylum:<\/strong> Arthropoda<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Class:<\/strong> Insecta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Order:<\/strong> Diptera (True Flies)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Family:<\/strong> Tabanidae (Horse Flies &amp; Deer Flies)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Genus:<\/strong> Chrysops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Species:<\/strong> <em>Chrysops caecutiens<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Common Names:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Splayed Deer Fly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Banded Deer Fly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Physical Description<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Size:<\/strong> <strong>7\u201312 mm<\/strong> in length<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coloration &amp; Markings:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Compact body<\/strong> with a <strong>black-and-yellow pattern<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Distinctive, spotted wings<\/strong> with black bands (key identification feature)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Large, iridescent compound eyes<\/strong> (often with a green or bronze shimmer)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Females have serrated mouthparts<\/strong>, adapted for blood-feeding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Features:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wings have two dark bands<\/strong>, forming a characteristic &#8220;H&#8221; shape<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Short, sturdy legs<\/strong> with bristles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Males are smaller and lack biting mouthparts<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Distribution &amp; Habitat<\/strong><\/h2><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-tcf=\"waiting-for-consent\" data-id=\"9790\" data-bid=\"1\" data-placement=\"15313\">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<\/script>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Geographic Range:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Found across <strong>Europe, the UK, and parts of temperate Asia<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Widespread in <strong>Scandinavia, Russia, and Central Europe<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Preferred Habitat:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Forests, marshlands, and wet meadows<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Near lakes, rivers, and boggy areas<\/strong>, where larvae develop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thrives in <strong>humid environments during warm months<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Behavior &amp; Adaptations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Diurnal Activity:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Most active on <strong>warm, sunny days<\/strong>, particularly in <strong>July and August<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Biting &amp; Feeding Habits:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Females require blood meals<\/strong> for egg development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Targets <strong>mammals, including deer, livestock, and humans<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bites are <strong>painful<\/strong>, as the fly <strong>cuts the skin rather than piercing it<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flight Pattern:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Agile and fast, often <strong>circling their target before landing<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficult to swat due to <strong>quick, erratic movements<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mating &amp; Territoriality:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Males establish territories near <strong>flowering plants<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Courtship involves <strong>aerial chases and hovering displays<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Diet &amp; Feeding Habits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Larvae:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Carnivorous and scavenging<\/strong>, feeding on <strong>organic matter, small insects, and microorganisms<\/strong> in wet soil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adult Males:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strictly feed on <strong>nectar and plant juices<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adult Females:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Alternate between <strong>nectar-feeding<\/strong> and <strong>blood-feeding<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prefer <strong>deer, cattle, horses, and humans<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reproduction &amp; Life Cycle<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Breeding Season:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Spring to summer<\/strong>, with peak activity in <strong>June\u2013August<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Egg-Laying:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Females lay <strong>clusters of eggs on vegetation near water<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Larval Stage:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Larvae live in <strong>muddy, damp soil<\/strong> near wetlands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop over <strong>several months to a year<\/strong>, depending on temperature<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pupation:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Occurs in <strong>moist soil<\/strong>, lasting a few weeks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adult Lifespan:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adults live for <strong>a few weeks to two months<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Predators &amp; Threats<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Natural Predators:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Birds (swallows, flycatchers, swifts)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spiders and predatory insects (dragonflies, robber flies, wasps)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Human-Related Threats:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Habitat loss<\/strong> due to wetland drainage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Insecticide use<\/strong> reduces populations but may also harm ecosystems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stable population, not threatened<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ecological Importance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pollination:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Males and females contribute to <strong>flower pollination<\/strong> while feeding on nectar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Food Source for Other Species:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Important prey for <strong>birds, spiders, and dragonflies<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Decomposers:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Larvae help <strong>break down organic material in wetland ecosystems<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Relationship with Humans<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nuisance Pest:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bites can cause <strong>swelling, itching, and allergic reactions<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Active on <strong>hot summer days<\/strong>, often attacking exposed skin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Disease Transmission:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Can <strong>mechanically transmit pathogens<\/strong>, but not as significant as mosquitoes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Control Measures:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wearing light-colored clothing<\/strong> reduces attraction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Repellents (DEET, citronella) help deter bites<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoiding damp, wooded areas in peak season<\/strong> reduces risk of exposure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Similar Species &amp; Identification<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Twin-lobed Deer Fly (<em>Chrysops relictus<\/em>)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Similar but has <strong>lighter wing patterns and more transparent areas<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Common Horse Fly (<em>Tabanus bromius<\/em>)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Larger, with <strong>clearer wings and a stockier body<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Their wing patterns are unique<\/strong>, like fingerprints in humans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>They prefer humid conditions<\/strong>, disappearing when temperatures drop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Their larvae are semi-aquatic<\/strong>, unlike most flies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The name &#8220;Chrysops&#8221; means &#8220;golden eye&#8221;<\/strong>, referring to their shimmering eyes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Their bite is one of the most painful among flies<\/strong>, as they slice the skin rather than pierce it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <em>Splayed Deer Fly<\/em> is a <strong>small but aggressive biting insect<\/strong>, playing an essential role in <strong>pollination and wetland ecosystems<\/strong>. Despite being a <strong>seasonal nuisance to humans and livestock<\/strong>, it remains an <strong>important food source for birds and predatory insects<\/strong>. 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<div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"961\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"961\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"334.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/splayed-deer-fly-7753987_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/splayed-deer-fly-7753987_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   alt=\"Splayed deer fly (Chrysops caecutiens)\"                   title=\"Splayed deer fly (Chrysops caecutiens)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"962\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"962\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/splayed-deer-fly-6402438_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/splayed-deer-fly-6402438_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   alt=\"Splayed deer fly (Chrysops caecutiens)\"                   title=\"Splayed deer fly (Chrysops caecutiens)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"963\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"963\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/splayed-deerfly-5374439_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/splayed-deerfly-5374439_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   alt=\"Splayed deer fly (Chrysops caecutiens)\"                   title=\"Splayed deer fly (Chrysops caecutiens)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"964\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"964\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/splayed-deerfly-5357424_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/splayed-deerfly-5357424_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   alt=\"Splayed deer fly (Chrysops caecutiens)\"                   title=\"Splayed deer fly (Chrysops caecutiens)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"965\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"965\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/splayed-deer-fly-6523404_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/splayed-deer-fly-6523404_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   alt=\"Splayed deer fly (Chrysops caecutiens)\"                   title=\"Splayed deer fly (Chrysops caecutiens)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"966\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"966\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"305.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/portrait-6658698_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/portrait-6658698_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   alt=\"Lauxaniid fly (Tricholauxania praeusta)\"                   title=\"Lauxaniid fly (Tricholauxania praeusta)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"967\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"967\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/fly-5370712_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/fly-5370712_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   alt=\"Lauxaniid fly (Tricholauxania praeusta)\"                   title=\"Lauxaniid fly (Tricholauxania praeusta)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"968\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"968\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"334.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/cicada-4873754_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/cicada-4873754_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   alt=\"Ash cicada (Cicada orni)\"                   title=\"Ash cicada (Cicada orni)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"969\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"969\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/6077.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/6077.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   alt=\"German yellowjacket (Vespula germanica)\"                   title=\"German yellowjacket (Vespula germanica)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"970\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"970\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/6098.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/6098.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   alt=\"Common carder bee (Bombus pascuorum)\"                   title=\"Common carder bee (Bombus pascuorum)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"971\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"971\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/robberfly-7749092_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/robberfly-7749092_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   alt=\"Robberfly\"                   title=\"Robberfly\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"972\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"972\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"334.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/white-tailed-bumblebee-8312421_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/white-tailed-bumblebee-8312421_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   alt=\"Common carder bee (Bombus pascuorum)\"                   title=\"Common carder bee (Bombus pascuorum)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"973\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"973\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/white-tailed-bumblebee-8949950_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/white-tailed-bumblebee-8949950_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   alt=\"Common carder bee (Bombus pascuorum)\"                   title=\"Common carder bee (Bombus pascuorum)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"974\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"974\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/robberfly-5272072_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/robberfly-5272072_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   alt=\"Robberfly\"                   title=\"Robberfly\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"975\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"975\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/robber-fly-4808764_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/robber-fly-4808764_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   alt=\"Bumblebee robberfly (Laphria flava)\"                   title=\"Bumblebee robberfly (Laphria flava)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"976\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"976\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/mayfly-8220021_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/mayfly-8220021_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   alt=\"Common Mayfly (Ephemera vulgata)\"                   title=\"Common Mayfly (Ephemera vulgata)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"977\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"977\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"348.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/flowers-6575365_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/flowers-6575365_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   alt=\"Common Mayfly (Ephemera vulgata)\"                   title=\"Common Mayfly (Ephemera vulgata)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"978\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"978\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/mayfly-4811283_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/mayfly-4811283_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   alt=\"Common Mayfly (Ephemera vulgata)\"                   title=\"Common Mayfly (Ephemera vulgata)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"979\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"979\"                   data-width=\"333.00\"                   data-height=\"500.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/mayfly-4811282_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/mayfly-4811282_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   alt=\"Common Mayfly (Ephemera vulgata)\"                   title=\"Common Mayfly (Ephemera vulgata)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"980\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"980\"                   data-width=\"333.00\"                   data-height=\"500.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/mayfly-4811284_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/mayfly-4811284_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   alt=\"Common Mayfly (Ephemera vulgata)\"                   title=\"Common Mayfly (Ephemera vulgata)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"981\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"981\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"334.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/fly-5921451_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/fly-5921451_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   alt=\"House fly (Muscina levida)\"                   title=\"House fly (Muscina levida)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"982\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"982\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/robberfly-8853291_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/robberfly-8853291_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   alt=\"Robberfly\"                   title=\"Robberfly\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"983\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"983\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/cuckoo-wasp-6774573_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/cuckoo-wasp-6774573_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   alt=\"Cuckoo wasp (Chrysis fulgida)\"                   title=\"Cuckoo wasp (Chrysis fulgida)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"984\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"984\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"334.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/ruby-tailed-wasp-6337679_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/ruby-tailed-wasp-6337679_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   alt=\"Cuckoo wasp (Chrysis fulgida)\"                   title=\"Cuckoo wasp (Chrysis fulgida)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"985\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"985\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/ruby-tailed-wasp-6873794_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/ruby-tailed-wasp-6873794_1280.jpg?bwg=1727375249\"                   alt=\"Cuckoo wasp (Chrysis fulgida)\"                   title=\"Cuckoo wasp (Chrysis fulgida)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"986\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 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