Phasia hemiptera is a species of fly in the family Tachinidae, which is known for its role as a parasitoid of various insects. Here’s a…
View More Tachinid fly (Phasia hemiptera)Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)
The Old World Swallowtail, scientifically known as Papilio machaon, is a striking and widely distributed butterfly found across Europe, Asia, and parts of North America.…
View More Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)Green-veined White (Pieris napi)
The Green-veined White (Pieris napi) is a delicate and widespread butterfly belonging to the family Pieridae. Known for the greenish patterns on its underwings, this…
View More Green-veined White (Pieris napi)Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi)
The Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi) is a small and striking butterfly known for its vibrant green coloration. Here’s a detailed overview of this fascinating species:…
View More Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi)Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)
The Old World Swallowtail, scientifically known as Papilio machaon, is a striking and widely distributed butterfly found across Europe, Asia, and parts of North America.…
View More Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus)
Here’s a detailed overview of the Ringlet Butterfly (Aphantopus hyperantus): 🦋 Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus) Taxonomy: 🟤 Identification The Ringlet is a medium-sized brown butterfly easily…
View More Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus)Beautiful Demoiselle (Calopteryx virgo)
That’s a lovely choice! The Beautiful Demoiselle (Calopteryx virgo) is an exquisite and easily recognizable damselfly, widely considered one of the most attractive insects in…
View More Beautiful Demoiselle (Calopteryx virgo)Common carder bee (Bombus pascuorum)
Here’s a full natural history overview of the Common Carder Bee (Bombus pascuorum), one of Europe’s most familiar bumblebees: Common Carder Bee (Bombus pascuorum) Taxonomy…
View More Common carder bee (Bombus pascuorum)Chequered skipper (Carterocephalus palaemon)
The Chequered Skipper (Carterocephalus palaemon) is a small butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae. Here are some key features and characteristics of the Chequered Skipper:…
View More Chequered skipper (Carterocephalus palaemon)Hummingbird hawk moth (Macroglossum stellaturum)
The Hummingbird Hawk Moth (Macroglossum stellatarum) is a fascinating moth known for its hummingbird-like appearance and behavior. This moth is part of the family Sphingidae…
View More Hummingbird hawk moth (Macroglossum stellaturum)Chequered skipper (Carterocephalus palaemon)
The Chequered Skipper (Carterocephalus palaemon) is a small butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae. Here are some key features and characteristics of the Chequered Skipper:…
View More Chequered skipper (Carterocephalus palaemon)Narrow-bordered five-spot burnet (Zygaena lonicerae)
That’s a great choice! The Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet (Zygaena lonicerae) is a distinctive and common day-flying moth belonging to the family Zygaenidae (the burnet moths).…
View More Narrow-bordered five-spot burnet (Zygaena lonicerae)Texas Click beetle (Alaus lusciosus)
The Texas Click Beetle (Alaus lusciosus) is a notable species of click beetle found primarily in North America. It is known for its distinctive appearance…
View More Texas Click beetle (Alaus lusciosus)Large skipper (Ochlodes sylvanus)
The Large Skipper (Ochlodes sylvanus) is a notable butterfly species within the family Hesperiidae, commonly known as skippers. Found across Europe and parts of Asia,…
View More Large skipper (Ochlodes sylvanus)Four-spotted chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata)
The Four-spotted Chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata) is a striking species of dragonfly found across a range of temperate regions in Europe, Asia, and North America. Known…
View More Four-spotted chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata)Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)
That is a beautiful and somewhat local butterfly! The Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus) is a charming species of butterfly belonging to the Lycaenidae family (Blues,…
View More Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)Green-veined White (Pieris napi)
That’s a lovely choice! The Green-veined White (Pieris napi) is one of the most common and widespread butterfly species in the world, belonging to the…
View More Green-veined White (Pieris napi)Jumping spider
Here’s a detailed overview of the Jumping Spider (Family Salticidae) — one of the most fascinating and visually striking spider families, known for their excellent…
View More Jumping spiderSouthern skimmer (Orthetrum brunneum)
That is a great choice. The Southern Skimmer (Orthetrum brunneum) is a widespread and common dragonfly belonging to the Skimmer family (Libellulidae). It is a…
View More Southern skimmer (Orthetrum brunneum)Common awl robberfly (Neoitamus cyanurus)
The Common Awl Robberfly (Neoitamus cyanurus) is a species of robber fly belonging to the Asilidae family, known for its predatory nature and distinctive appearance.…
View More Common awl robberfly (Neoitamus cyanurus)Violet Dropwing (Trithemis annulata)
That’s a fantastic choice. The Violet Dropwing (Trithemis annulata) is a common and strikingly beautiful dragonfly belonging to the Skimmer family (Libellulidae). It is renowned…
View More Violet Dropwing (Trithemis annulata)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…
View More Oriental garden lizard (Calotes vesicolor)Northern fruit bug (Carpocoris fuscispinus)
The Northern Fruit Bug (Carpocoris fuscispinus) is a species of shield bug belonging to the family Pentatomidae. It is found across Europe and parts of…
View More Northern fruit bug (Carpocoris fuscispinus)Scarce Swallowtail (Iphiclides podalirius)
The Scarce Swallowtail (Iphiclides podalirius) is a striking butterfly known for its elegant and distinctive appearance. It belongs to the family Papilionidae, commonly referred to…
View More Scarce Swallowtail (Iphiclides podalirius)Honey bee (Amegilla calceifera)
The Honey Bee (Amegilla calceifera) is a notable species of bee within the Apidae family. Although it shares the common name “honey bee,” it is…
View More Honey bee (Amegilla calceifera)European peacock (Inachis io)
That’s a fantastic butterfly! The European Peacock (Inachis io), often simply called the Peacock, is one of the most striking and easily recognized butterflies in…
View More European peacock (Inachis io)Cuckoo wasp (Chrysis fulgida)
The Cuckoo Wasp (Chrysis fulgida) is a striking and fascinating species of wasp known for its brilliant coloration and intriguing parasitic behavior. It belongs to…
View More Cuckoo wasp (Chrysis fulgida)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…
View More Raft spider (Dolomedes fimbriatus)Lesser marbled fritillary (Brenthis ino)
That is a wonderful choice. The Lesser Marbled Fritillary (Brenthis ino) is a beautiful medium-sized butterfly known for its preference for damp, lush habitats across…
View More Lesser marbled fritillary (Brenthis ino)Ringlet butterfly (Aphantopus hyperantus)
Here’s a complete overview of the Ringlet butterfly (Aphantopus hyperantus), a common but fascinating grassland species in Europe and parts of Asia: Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus)…
View More Ringlet butterfly (Aphantopus hyperantus)Common Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni)
The Common Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni) is a striking butterfly in the family Pieridae, known for its vivid yellow coloration and long, leaf-shaped wings. Often regarded…
View More Common Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni)Amanda’s Blue (Polyommatus amandus)
Amanda’s Blue (Polyommatus amandus) is a beautiful and vibrant butterfly species found in Europe and parts of Asia. Here is a detailed overview of this…
View More Amanda’s Blue (Polyommatus amandus)Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)
The Green Crab Spider (Diaea dorsata) is a fascinating arachnid belonging to the family Thomisidae, known for its ability to blend into its surroundings and…
View More Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)Nettle weevil (Phyllobius pomaceus)
The Nettle Weevil (Phyllobius pomaceus), also known as the Green Nettle Weevil, is a small, common, and highly distinctive beetle found across Europe and parts…
View More Nettle weevil (Phyllobius pomaceus)Oriental garden lizard (Calotes vesicolor)
The Oriental Garden Lizard (Calotes versicolor), also known as the Changeable Lizard, is one of the most widespread and adaptable reptiles in Asia. Here is…
View More Oriental garden lizard (Calotes vesicolor)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…
View More Brown Hairstreak (Thecla betulae)Large skipper (Ochlodes sylvanus)
The Large Skipper (Ochlodes sylvanus) is a notable butterfly species within the family Hesperiidae, commonly known as skippers. Found across Europe and parts of Asia,…
View More Large skipper (Ochlodes sylvanus)Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)
Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus) Here’s a detailed overview of the Mazarine Blue butterfly (Cyaniris semiargus) — a handsome, somewhat under-celebrated species of the “blues” family…
View More Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)Deer tick (Ixodes scapularis)
Castor Bean Tick (Ixodes ricinus) The Castor Bean Tick, scientifically known as Ixodes ricinus, is one of the most common and widespread tick species in…
View More Deer tick (Ixodes scapularis)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…
View More Common crab spider (Xysticus cristatus)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…
View More Common crab spider (Xysticus cristatus)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…
View More Green Huntsman spider (Micrommata virescens)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…
View More Raft spider (Dolomedes fimbriatus)Map butterfly (Araschnia levana)
🦋 Map Butterfly (Araschnia levana) The Map Butterfly, scientifically known as Araschnia levana, is a fascinating species native to Europe and parts of Asia, well…
View More Map butterfly (Araschnia levana)Small copper (Lycaena phlaeas)
Absolutely — here is a fresh, updated deep overview of the Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas). 🦋 Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas) 🔹 Taxonomy 🌍 Distribution &…
View More Small copper (Lycaena phlaeas)Robberfly
Robberflies are a fascinating group of insects belonging to the family Asilidae within the order Diptera, which includes flies, mosquitoes, and gnats. These predatory insects…
View More RobberflyJumping Spider (Evarcha falcata)
Here’s a detailed overview of the Jumping Spider (Evarcha falcata), a small but fascinating predator with remarkable vision and behavior: Jumping Spider (Evarcha falcata) Taxonomy…
View More Jumping Spider (Evarcha falcata)Rustic sailor beetle (Cantharis rustica)
Here’s a detailed field overview of the Rustic Sailor Beetle (Cantharis rustica) — one of Europe’s most frequently encountered soldier beetles. 🪲 🪲 Rustic Sailor…
View More Rustic sailor beetle (Cantharis rustica)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…
View More Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)False heath fritillary (Melitaea diamina)
The False Heath Fritillary (Melitaea diamina) is a distinctive butterfly species belonging to the family Nymphalidae. Known for its striking appearance and specific habitat preferences,…
View More False heath fritillary (Melitaea diamina)Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)
The Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus) is a small, widespread butterfly belonging to the family Lycaenidae. It is one of the most common and easily recognizable…
View More Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)Chequered Skipper (Carterocephalus palaemon)
Absolutely — here is a deep, no-pictures overview of the Chequered Skipper (Carterocephalus palaemon): 🦋 Chequered Skipper (Carterocephalus palaemon) 🔹 Taxonomy 🌍 Distribution & Range…
View More Chequered Skipper (Carterocephalus palaemon)Nettle weevil (Phyllobius pomaceus)
Absolutely — no pictures, just a clear and detailed overview.Here is the deep profile you requested: 🪲 Nettle Weevil (Phyllobius pomaceus) 🔹 Taxonomy 🌍 Distribution…
View More Nettle weevil (Phyllobius pomaceus)Western honey bee (Apis mellifera)
Here’s a detailed overview of the Western honey bee (Apis mellifera), one of the world’s most important pollinators and perhaps the best-known insect to humans:…
View More Western honey bee (Apis mellifera)Rattlebox salt-and-pepper moth, Crotalaria moth (Utetheisa lotrix)
The Rattlebox Salt-and-Pepper Moth (Utetheisa lotrix), also known as the Crotalaria Moth, is a brightly colored moth in the family Erebidae. It is primarily found…
View More Rattlebox salt-and-pepper moth, Crotalaria moth (Utetheisa lotrix)Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus)
Here’s a detailed overview of the Ringlet Butterfly (Aphantopus hyperantus): 🦋 Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus) Taxonomy: 🟤 Identification The Ringlet is a medium-sized brown butterfly easily…
View More Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus)Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus)
Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus) is a common butterfly belonging to the family Nymphalidae, known for its distinctive dark wings adorned with ring-like eye spots. Here is…
View More Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus)Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus)
Here’s a detailed overview of the Ringlet Butterfly (Aphantopus hyperantus): 🦋 Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus) Taxonomy: 🟤 Identification The Ringlet is a medium-sized brown butterfly easily…
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Here’s a detailed overview of the Ringlet Butterfly (Aphantopus hyperantus): 🦋 Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus) Taxonomy: 🟤 Identification The Ringlet is a medium-sized brown butterfly easily…
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Here’s a detailed overview of the Ringlet Butterfly (Aphantopus hyperantus): 🦋 Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus) Taxonomy: 🟤 Identification The Ringlet is a medium-sized brown butterfly easily…
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