Wildlife Photography by Erik Karits

Stump-tailed Macaque (Macaca arctoides)

🐒 Stump-tailed Macaque (Macaca arctoides) – In-Depth Overview 🧬 Taxonomy & Classification 🧍‍♂️ Physical Characteristics 🌍 Distribution & Habitat 📍 Geographic Range 🏞️ Habitat 🐾…

Comma butterfly (Polygonia c-album)

Overview 🧬 Taxonomy & Classification 🪶 Morphological Description 🦋 Adult Butterfly 🐛 Caterpillar (Larva) 🥚 Egg 🐚 Chrysalis (Pupa) 🌱 Habitat & Range 📍 Distribution…

White stork (Ciconia ciconia)

The White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) is a large, striking bird known for its distinctive black and white plumage and long, slender legs. Belonging to the…

Silver-washed fritillary (Argynnis paphia)

The Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia) is a striking and charismatic butterfly species belonging to the family Nymphalidae. Here’s a detailed description: Physical Characteristics: The Silver-washed…

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…

Half-edged wall jumping spider (Menemerus semilimbatus)

The Half-edged Wall Jumping Spider (Menemerus semilimbatus) is a species of spider belonging to the family Salticidae. Here are some key features and characteristics of…

Ao Nang , Thailand

Ao Nang is a vibrant beach town in Krabi, Thailand, known for its stunning limestone cliffs, clear waters, and a variety of activities that cater…

Dance fly (Empis livida)

The Dance Fly (Empis livida) is a species of fly belonging to the family Empididae, which is known for the characteristic “dancing” mating behavior of…

Common wood pigeon (Columba palumbus)

The Common Wood Pigeon, scientifically known as Columba palumbus, is a widespread and familiar bird found across much of Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.…

Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major)

📌 Overview The Great Spotted Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker found across Europe and parts of Asia. It is well-known for its distinctive black and…

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…

Long-eared owl (Asio otus)

The Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) is a distinctive and intriguing species of owl known for its prominent ear tufts and stealthy hunting habits. Here’s an…

German cockroach (Blattella germanica)

German Cockroach (Blattella germanica) Overview The German cockroach (Blattella germanica) is one of the most common household pests worldwide. Known for its resilience and rapid…

Eurasian Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium passerinum)

The Eurasian Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium passerinum) is the smallest owl species in Europe, standing out for its diminutive size and feisty nature. Despite its small…

Wolf Spider (Acantholycosa lignaria)

The Wolf Spider (Acantholycosa lignaria) is a member of the Lycosidae family, known for its robust build and active hunting behavior. Here are some key…

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…

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…

Grey-headed Woodpecker (Picus canus)

The Grey-headed Woodpecker (Picus canus) is a medium-sized woodpecker known for its distinctive coloration and unique behaviors. Here are some key details about this bird:…

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…

Thailand Bull

In Thailand, the term “bull” can refer to several types of large bovine animals, depending on the context. Here are a few notable types: 1.…

Aspen Leaf-rolling Weevil (Byctiscus populi)

The Aspen Leaf-rolling Weevil, scientifically known as Byctiscus populi, is a species of beetle in the family Attelabidae. This weevil is known for its distinctive…

Cinereous vulture (Aegypius monachus)

The Cinereous Vulture (Aegypius monachus), also known as the Eurasian Black Vulture or Monk Vulture, is one of the largest and most impressive birds of…

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 a striking butterfly species belonging to the Nymphalidae family. Here’s a concise review: The Silver-washed Fritillary, scientifically known as…

White Stork (Ciconia ciconia)

The White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) is a large, graceful bird belonging to the stork family, Ciconiidae. Here’s some information about this magnificent bird: Overall, the…

European crested tit (Lophophanes cristatus)

The European Crested Tit, scientifically known as Lophophanes cristatus (formerly known as Parus cristatus), is a small passerine bird belonging to the family Paridae. It…

Orange-bellied Flowerpecker (Dicaeum trigonostigma)

The Orange-bellied Flowerpecker (Dicaeum trigonostigma) is a small bird species belonging to the family Dicaeidae, native to Southeast Asia. Here’s some information about this colorful…

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…

Hare (Lepus europaeus)

The hare (Lepus europaeus), also known as the European hare or brown hare, is a species of hare native to Europe and parts of Asia.…

Comma butterfly (Polygonia c-album)

Polygonia c-album, commonly known as the Comma butterfly, is a species of butterfly belonging to the family Nymphalidae. Here’s some information about this fascinating butterfly:…

Mallard or wild duck (Anas platyrhynchos)

The Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos), also known as the Wild Duck, is one of the most familiar and widely recognized waterfowl species in the world. Here’s…

Goldcrest (Regulus regulus)

The Goldcrest (Regulus regulus) is Europe’s smallest bird, known for its distinctive golden crown stripe and energetic nature. Here’s a concise overview of this delightful…

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…

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…

Northern Hawk-owl (Surnia ulula)

The Northern Hawk-owl (Surnia ulula) is a distinctive and fascinating bird of prey that inhabits the boreal forests of the Northern Hemisphere, including regions of…

Stump-tailed macaque (Macaca arctoides)

The Stump-tailed macaque, also known as the Bear macaque or Short-tailed macaque, is a primate species native to Southeast Asia. Here are some key features…

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,…