Wildlife Photography by Erik Karits

Jumping spider (Aelurillus v-insignitus)

Aelurillus v-insignitus is a species of jumping spider belonging to the family Salticidae. This species is known for its characteristic jumping ability, keen vision, and…

African Collared-Dove (Streptopelia roseogrisea)

The African Collared-Dove (Streptopelia roseogrisea), also known as the Barbary Dove, is a medium-sized bird belonging to the family Columbidae. This species is native to…

Large pine weevil (Hylobius abietis)

Hylobius abietis or the large pine weevil is a beetle belonging to family Curculionidae. This species is widely regarded as the most important pest of most commercially important coniferous trees in European plantations.…

Starred agama (Laudakia stellio)

The Starred Agama (Laudakia stellio), also known as the Painted Agama or Roughtail Rock Agama, is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. It…

Ural owl (Strix uralensis)

Here’s a full and detailed overview of the Ural Owl (Strix uralensis), one of Europe and Asia’s most impressive forest-dwelling owls. 🦉 Ural Owl (Strix…

Green Sawfly (Rhogogaster viridis)

The Green Sawfly (Rhogogaster viridis) is an attractive and intriguing species within the family Tenthredinidae, known for its vivid green coloration. Here’s an overview of…

Old world swallowtail (Papilio machaon)

The Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon): A Symbol of Elegance and Ecological Vitality The Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon) stands as a majestic icon of…

Beautiful demoiselle (Calopteryx virgo)

Here’s a full and detailed overview of the Beautiful Demoiselle (Calopteryx virgo), one of Europe’s most striking damselflies. 🪰 Beautiful Demoiselle (Calopteryx virgo) Taxonomy Common…

European robin (Erithacus rubecula)

Here’s a full and detailed overview of the European Robin (Erithacus rubecula), one of Europe’s most familiar and beloved birds. 🐦 European Robin (Erithacus rubecula)…

European robin (Erithacus rubecula)

Here’s a full and detailed overview of the European Robin (Erithacus rubecula), one of Europe’s most familiar and beloved birds. 🐦 European Robin (Erithacus rubecula)…

European robin (Erithacus rubecula)

Here’s a full and detailed overview of the European Robin (Erithacus rubecula), one of Europe’s most familiar and beloved birds. 🐦 European Robin (Erithacus rubecula)…

European robin (Erithacus rubecula)

Here’s a full and detailed overview of the European Robin (Erithacus rubecula), one of Europe’s most familiar and beloved birds. 🐦 European Robin (Erithacus rubecula)…

European robin (Erithacus rubecula)

Here’s a full and detailed overview of the European Robin (Erithacus rubecula), one of Europe’s most familiar and beloved birds. 🐦 European Robin (Erithacus rubecula)…

European robin (Erithacus rubecula)

Here’s a full and detailed overview of the European Robin (Erithacus rubecula), one of Europe’s most familiar and beloved birds. 🐦 European Robin (Erithacus rubecula)…

European robin (Erithacus rubecula)

Here’s a full and detailed overview of the European Robin (Erithacus rubecula), one of Europe’s most familiar and beloved birds. 🐦 European Robin (Erithacus rubecula)…

European robin (Erithacus rubecula)

Here’s a full and detailed overview of the European Robin (Erithacus rubecula), one of Europe’s most familiar and beloved birds. 🐦 European Robin (Erithacus rubecula)…

Purple-edged copper (Lycaena hippothoe)

The Purple-edged copper (Lycaena hippothoe) is a striking species of butterfly belonging to the family Lycaenidae, commonly known for its vivid colors and elegant appearance.…

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…

Hummingbird hawk moth (Macroglossum stellaturum)

The Hummingbird Hawk-Moth (Macroglossum stellatarum) is a fascinating day-flying moth known for its remarkable resemblance to hummingbirds in both appearance and behavior. It hovers in…

Nun’s Valley, Madeira, Portugal

Nun’s Valley, or “Curral das Freiras” in Portuguese, is a striking and isolated valley located in the central part of Madeira, Portugal. It is one…

Snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus)

Majestic Beauty of the Arctic: A Review of the Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus) The Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus) emerges from the frozen landscapes of the…

Sheep (Ovis aries)

Here’s a complete and detailed overview of the Sheep (Ovis aries), one of the world’s oldest and most important domesticated animals. 🐑 Sheep (Ovis aries)…

Lesser marbled fritillary (Brenthis ino)

Here’s a complete and well-structured overview of the Lesser Marbled Fritillary (Brenthis ino) — a beautiful butterfly of European and Asian meadows and wetlands. 🦋…

Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata)

The Colorado Potato Beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) is a notorious agricultural pest, primarily known for its destructive impact on potato crops. Belonging to the family Chrysomelidae,…

Eurasian pygmy owl (Glaucidium passerinum)

Here’s a full, detailed overview of the Eurasian Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium passerinum), Europe’s smallest owl and one of its most fascinating forest predators. 🦉 Eurasian…

22-spot ladybird (Psyllobora vigintiduopunctata)

The 22-spot Ladybird (Psyllobora vigintiduopunctata) is a charming, brightly colored member of the family Coccinellidae. Unlike most ladybirds that are predators of aphids, this species…

Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet (Zygaena lonicerae)

🦋 The Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet is a striking day-flying moth from the family Zygaenidae. With its metallic green-black wings and vivid red spots, it’s often…

Italian striped-bug(Graphosoma lineatum)

Here’s a complete overview and description of the striking Italian Striped-bug (Graphosoma lineatum), one of Europe’s most recognizable true bugs thanks to its bold red-and-black…

Italian striped-bug(Graphosoma lineatum)

Here’s a complete overview and description of the striking Italian Striped-bug (Graphosoma lineatum), one of Europe’s most recognizable true bugs thanks to its bold red-and-black…

Italian striped-bug(Graphosoma lineatum)

Here’s a complete overview and description of the striking Italian Striped-bug (Graphosoma lineatum), one of Europe’s most recognizable true bugs thanks to its bold red-and-black…

Italian striped-bug(Graphosoma lineatum)

Here’s a complete overview and description of the striking Italian Striped-bug (Graphosoma lineatum), one of Europe’s most recognizable true bugs thanks to its bold red-and-black…

Italian striped-bug(Graphosoma lineatum)

Here’s a complete overview and description of the striking Italian Striped-bug (Graphosoma lineatum), one of Europe’s most recognizable true bugs thanks to its bold red-and-black…

Italian striped-bug(Graphosoma lineatum)

Here’s a complete overview and description of the striking Italian Striped-bug (Graphosoma lineatum), one of Europe’s most recognizable true bugs thanks to its bold red-and-black…

Wolf Spider (Acantholycosa lignaria)

Here’s a full overview and detailed description of the Wolf Spider (Acantholycosa lignaria), a fascinating ground-dwelling predator known for its agility and excellent camouflage. 🕷️…

Wolf Spider (Acantholycosa lignaria)

Here’s a full overview and detailed description of the Wolf Spider (Acantholycosa lignaria), a fascinating ground-dwelling predator known for its agility and excellent camouflage. 🕷️…

Wolf Spider (Acantholycosa lignaria)

Here’s a full overview and detailed description of the Wolf Spider (Acantholycosa lignaria), a fascinating ground-dwelling predator known for its agility and excellent camouflage. 🕷️…

Wolf Spider (Acantholycosa lignaria)

Here’s a full overview and detailed description of the Wolf Spider (Acantholycosa lignaria), a fascinating ground-dwelling predator known for its agility and excellent camouflage. 🕷️…

Wolf Spider (Acantholycosa lignaria)

Here’s a full overview and detailed description of the Wolf Spider (Acantholycosa lignaria), a fascinating ground-dwelling predator known for its agility and excellent camouflage. 🕷️…

Wolf Spider (Acantholycosa lignaria)

Here’s a full overview and detailed description of the Wolf Spider (Acantholycosa lignaria), a fascinating ground-dwelling predator known for its agility and excellent camouflage. 🕷️…

Wolf Spider (Acantholycosa lignaria)

Here’s a full overview and detailed description of the Wolf Spider (Acantholycosa lignaria), a fascinating ground-dwelling predator known for its agility and excellent camouflage. 🕷️…

Lesser marbled fritillary (Brenthis ino)

Here’s a complete and well-structured overview of the Lesser Marbled Fritillary (Brenthis ino) — a beautiful butterfly of European and Asian meadows and wetlands. 🦋…

Lesser marbled fritillary (Brenthis ino)

Here’s a complete and well-structured overview of the Lesser Marbled Fritillary (Brenthis ino) — a beautiful butterfly of European and Asian meadows and wetlands. 🦋…

Lesser marbled fritillary (Brenthis ino)

Here’s a complete and well-structured overview of the Lesser Marbled Fritillary (Brenthis ino) — a beautiful butterfly of European and Asian meadows and wetlands. 🦋…

Lesser marbled fritillary (Brenthis ino)

Here’s a complete and well-structured overview of the Lesser Marbled Fritillary (Brenthis ino) — a beautiful butterfly of European and Asian meadows and wetlands. 🦋…

Lesser marbled fritillary (Brenthis ino)

Here’s a complete and well-structured overview of the Lesser Marbled Fritillary (Brenthis ino) — a beautiful butterfly of European and Asian meadows and wetlands. 🦋…

Lesser marbled fritillary (Brenthis ino)

Here’s a complete and well-structured overview of the Lesser Marbled Fritillary (Brenthis ino) — a beautiful butterfly of European and Asian meadows and wetlands. 🦋…

Lesser marbled fritillary (Brenthis ino)

Here’s a complete and well-structured overview of the Lesser Marbled Fritillary (Brenthis ino) — a beautiful butterfly of European and Asian meadows and wetlands. 🦋…

Lesser marbled fritillary (Brenthis ino)

Here’s a complete and well-structured overview of the Lesser Marbled Fritillary (Brenthis ino) — a beautiful butterfly of European and Asian meadows and wetlands. 🦋…

Lesser marbled fritillary (Brenthis ino)

Here’s a complete and well-structured overview of the Lesser Marbled Fritillary (Brenthis ino) — a beautiful butterfly of European and Asian meadows and wetlands. 🦋…

Lesser marbled fritillary (Brenthis ino)

Here’s a complete and well-structured overview of the Lesser Marbled Fritillary (Brenthis ino) — a beautiful butterfly of European and Asian meadows and wetlands. 🦋…

Lesser marbled fritillary (Brenthis ino)

Here’s a complete and well-structured overview of the Lesser Marbled Fritillary (Brenthis ino) — a beautiful butterfly of European and Asian meadows and wetlands. 🦋…

Lesser marbled fritillary (Brenthis ino)

Here’s a complete and well-structured overview of the Lesser Marbled Fritillary (Brenthis ino) — a beautiful butterfly of European and Asian meadows and wetlands. 🦋…

Orange tip (Anthocharis cardamines)

🦋 Orange Tip (Anthocharis cardamines) The Orange Tip is one of spring’s earliest and most recognizable butterflies in Europe. Males are instantly identifiable by the…

Scarce swallowtail (Iphiclides podalirius)

The Scarce Swallowtail (Iphiclides podalirius) is a strikingly beautiful butterfly belonging to the family Papilionidae. Known for its large size, elegant tail-like extensions, and distinctive…

Common tiger, Striped Tiger (Danaus genutia)

The Common Tiger (Danaus genutia), also known as the Striped Tiger, is a medium-sized butterfly found throughout Asia and is part of the milkweed butterfly…

Beautiful Demoiselle (Calopteryx virgo)

The Beautiful Demoiselle (Calopteryx virgo) is a striking species of damselfly known for its vibrant colors and graceful appearance. It is part of the family…

Willow tit (Poecile montanus)

Here’s a full natural history and scientific overview of the Willow Tit (Poecile montanus) — a quiet but resilient little songbird of northern woodlands, known…

Willow tit (Poecile montanus)

Here’s a full natural history and scientific overview of the Willow Tit (Poecile montanus) — a quiet but resilient little songbird of northern woodlands, known…

Willow tit (Poecile montanus)

Here’s a full natural history and scientific overview of the Willow Tit (Poecile montanus) — a quiet but resilient little songbird of northern woodlands, known…

Willow tit (Poecile montanus)

Here’s a full natural history and scientific overview of the Willow Tit (Poecile montanus) — a quiet but resilient little songbird of northern woodlands, known…