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Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)
Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)
Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus)
Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus)
Northern chequered skipper (Carterocephalus silvicola)
Northern chequered skipper (Carterocephalus silvicola)
Common Mayfly (Ephemera vulgata)
Common Mayfly (Ephemera vulgata)
Oriental garden lizard (Calotes vesicolor)
Oriental garden lizard (Calotes vesicolor)
Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)
Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)
Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)
Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)
False heath fritillary (Melitaea diamina)
False heath fritillary (Melitaea diamina)
Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)
Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)
Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus)
Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus)
Northern chequered skipper (Carterocephalus silvicola)
Northern chequered skipper (Carterocephalus silvicola)
Common Mayfly (Ephemera vulgata)
Common Mayfly (Ephemera vulgata)
Oriental garden lizard (Calotes vesicolor)
Oriental garden lizard (Calotes vesicolor)
Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)
Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)
Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)
Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)
False heath fritillary (Melitaea diamina)
False heath fritillary (Melitaea diamina)
  • Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)

    Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)

  • Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus)

    Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus)

  • Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)

    Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)

  • Lesser marbled fritillary (Brenthis ino)

    Lesser marbled fritillary (Brenthis ino)

  • Julia Heliconian (Dryas iulia)

    Julia Heliconian (Dryas iulia)

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    Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)

    Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)

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    Wild strawberry (Fragaria vesca)

    Wild strawberry (Fragaria vesca)

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Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)
Butterfly

Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)

Download image 🦋 Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus) – Overview The Mazarine Blue is a charming…

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Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus)
Butterfly

Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus)

Download full size image The Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus) is a charming butterfly commonly found in…

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Northern chequered skipper (Carterocephalus silvicola)
Butterfly

Northern chequered skipper (Carterocephalus silvicola)

Download image Northern Chequered Skipper (Carterocephalus silvicola) The Northern Chequered Skipper is a small, fast-flying…

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Common Mayfly (Ephemera vulgata)
Fly

Common Mayfly (Ephemera vulgata)

Download image The Common Mayfly (Ephemera vulgata) is a widely distributed species of mayfly in…

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Oriental garden lizard (Calotes vesicolor)
Lizard

Oriental garden lizard (Calotes vesicolor)

Download full size image The Oriental Garden Lizard (Calotes versicolor) is a species of agamid…

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Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)
Butterfly

Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)

Download image The Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus) is a small, widespread butterfly belonging to the…

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Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)
Butterfly

Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)

Download image The Old World Swallowtail, scientifically known as Papilio machaon, is a striking and…

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False heath fritillary (Melitaea diamina)
Butterfly

False heath fritillary (Melitaea diamina)

Download image The False Heath Fritillary (Melitaea diamina) is a distinctive butterfly species belonging to…

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Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)
Butterfly

Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)

Download image The Old World Swallowtail, scientifically known as Papilio machaon, is a striking and…

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Julia Heliconian (Dryas iulia)
Butterfly Uncategorized

Julia Heliconian (Dryas iulia)

Download image The Julia Heliconian (Dryas iulia), commonly known as the Julia butterfly, is a…

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Common Mayfly (Ephemera vulgata)
Fly

Common Mayfly (Ephemera vulgata)

Free Download image The Common Mayfly (Ephemera vulgata) is a widely distributed species of mayfly…

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Dead-Nettle Leaf Beetle (Crysolina fastuosa)
Beetle

Dead-Nettle Leaf Beetle (Crysolina fastuosa)

Download image Dead-Nettle Leaf Beetle (Chrysolina fastuosa) The Dead-nettle leaf beetle, Chrysolina fastuosa, is a…

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Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)
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Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)

🕷️ Overview Download image Jumping spiders belong to the family Salticidae, the largest family of…

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Hummingbird hawk moth (Macroglossum stellaturum)
Fly

Hummingbird hawk moth (Macroglossum stellaturum)

Download image The Hummingbird Hawk Moth (Macroglossum stellatarum) is a fascinating moth known for its…

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Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia)
Butterfly

Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia)

Download image 🦋 Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia) The Silver-washed Fritillary is a large, strikingly beautiful…

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Wild strawberry (Fragaria vesca)
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Wild strawberry (Fragaria vesca)

High resolution image free download The Wild Strawberry (Fragaria vesca) is a small perennial plant…

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Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)
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Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)

Download image 🦋 Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus) – Overview The Mazarine Blue is a charming…

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Hummingbird hawk moth (Macroglossum stellaturum)
Fly

Hummingbird hawk moth (Macroglossum stellaturum)

Download full size image The Hummingbird Hawk Moth (Macroglossum stellatarum) is a fascinating moth known…

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Scarlet dragonfly (Crocothemis erythraea)
Uncategorized Darter

Scarlet dragonfly (Crocothemis erythraea)

Download image The Scarlet Dragonfly (Crocothemis erythraea) is a striking species of dragonfly belonging to…

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Copper sun jumper (Heliophanus cupreus)
Spider

Copper sun jumper (Heliophanus cupreus)

Download image The Copper Sun Jumper (Heliophanus cupreus) is a small, visually striking spider in…

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  • Dead-Nettle Leaf Beetle (Crysolina fastuosa)
  • Cuckoo wasp (Crysis)
  • Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia)
  • Common tiger (Danaus genutia)
  • Knotgrass leaf beetle (Chrysolina polita)
  • Hummingbird hawk moth (Macroglossum stellaturum)
  • Orange gull (Cepora judith)
  • Hummingbird hawk moth (Macroglossum stellaturum)
  • Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)
  • Wild strawberry (Fragaria vesca)
  • Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)
  • Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)
  • Common crab spider (Xysticus cristatus)
  • Julia Heliconian (Dryas iulia)
  • Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)
  • Common Mayfly (Ephemera vulgata)
  • False heath fritillary (Melitaea diamina)
  • Scarlet dragonfly (Crocothemis erythraea)
  • Common Mayfly (Ephemera vulgata)
  • Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)

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Julia Heliconian (Dryas iulia)

Julia Heliconian (Dryas iulia)

Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)

Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)

Wild strawberry (Fragaria vesca)

Wild strawberry (Fragaria vesca)

Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)

Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)

Scarlet dragonfly (Crocothemis erythraea)

Scarlet dragonfly (Crocothemis erythraea)

Orange gull (Cepora judith)

Orange gull (Cepora judith)

Cuckoo wasp (Crysis)

Cuckoo wasp

Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)

Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)

Orange Tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines)

Orange Tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines)

Scarce Heath (Coenonympha hero)

Scarce Heath (Coenonympha hero)

Common crab spider (Xysticus cristatus)
Common crab spider (Xysticus cristatus)
Jumping spider
Jumping spider
Jumping Spider (Evarcha falcata)
Jumping Spider (Evarcha falcata)
European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
Goldenrod crab spider (Misumena Vatia)
Goldenrod crab spider (Misumena Vatia)
Goldenrod crab spider (Misumena Vatia)
Goldenrod crab spider (Misumena Vatia)
Green Huntsman spider (Micrommata virescens)
Green Huntsman spider (Micrommata virescens)
Common crab spider (Xysticus cristatus)
Common crab spider (Xysticus cristatus)
Goldenrod crab spider (Misumena Vatia)
Goldenrod crab spider (Misumena Vatia)
Goldenrod crab spider (Misumena Vatia)
Goldenrod crab spider (Misumena Vatia)
Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)
Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)
European nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)
European nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)
Common crab spider (Xysticus cristatus)
Common crab spider (Xysticus cristatus)
Common crab spider (Xysticus cristatus)
Common crab spider (Xysticus cristatus)
Common crab spider (Xysticus cristatus)v
Common crab spider (Xysticus cristatus)v
Common crab spider (Xysticus cristatus)
Common crab spider (Xysticus cristatus)
Common crab spider (Xysticus cristatus)
Common crab spider (Xysticus cristatus)
Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)
Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)
Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)
Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)
Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)
Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)
Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)
Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)
Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)
Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)
Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)
Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)
Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)
Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)
Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)
Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)
Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)
Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)
Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)
Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)
Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)
Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)
Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)
Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)
Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)
Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)
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Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)
Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)
Common tiger (Danaus genutia)
Common tiger (Danaus genutia)
Orange Tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines)
Orange Tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines)
Comma butterfly (Polygonia c-album)
Comma butterfly (Polygonia c-album)
Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)
Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)
Orange gull (Cepora judith)
Orange gull (Cepora judith)
Green hairstreak (Callophrys rubi)
Green hairstreak (Callophrys rubi)
Common copper (Lycaena phlaeas)
Common copper (Lycaena phlaeas)
Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)
Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)
Blue glassy tiger (Ideopsis similis)
Blue glassy tiger (Ideopsis similis)
Scarce Swallowtail (Iphiclides podalirius)
Scarce Swallowtail (Iphiclides podalirius)
Download full size image The Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) is a charming butterfly species belonging to the family Nymphalidae, known for its striking appearance and widespread distribution across Europe and parts of Asia. Here's a detailed description: Physical Characteristics: The Small Tortoiseshell butterfly is of medium size, with a wingspan typically ranging from 45 to 55 millimeters. It displays a distinctive pattern of bright orange wings bordered by a black band with white spots. The forewings also feature a row of blue crescents near the outer edge, while the hindwings have a series of blue spots and a border of black and yellow. The undersides of the wings are mottled brown, providing effective camouflage when the butterfly is at rest. Habitat and Distribution: Small Tortoiseshell butterflies are commonly found in a variety of habitats, including meadows, grasslands, woodlands, gardens, and urban areas. They are distributed across much of Europe, including the British Isles, Scandinavia, and the Mediterranean region, as well as parts of Asia, such as Siberia, Central Asia, and the Middle East. They are particularly abundant in temperate regions with diverse plant species. Behavior and Life Cycle: Small Tortoiseshell butterflies are diurnal and active during the warmer months of the year, especially in spring and summer. They are strong and agile flyers, often seen fluttering among flowers in search of nectar and mates. The females lay eggs singly on the leaves of stinging nettles (Urtica spp.), which serve as the primary larval host plant. The caterpillars hatch from the eggs and feed on the leaves of the host plants before pupating and emerging as adult butterflies. Conservation Status: The Small Tortoiseshell is not considered globally threatened and is generally common and widespread throughout its range. However, like many butterfly species, it may face localized threats due to habitat loss, fragmentation, and degradation caused by agricultural intensification, urbanization, and climate change. Conservation efforts focused on preserving and restoring habitats, protecting larval host plants, and minimizing human disturbance are crucial for ensuring the long-term survival of this iconic butterfly species. Overall, the Small Tortoiseshell butterfly is a beautiful and ecologically important species, valued for its striking appearance, graceful flight, and role in pollination and ecosystem functioning. Its presence adds vibrancy and vitality to natural landscapes and serves as a symbol of the rich biodiversity of the regions where it is found.
Download full size image The Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) is a charming butterfly species belonging to the family Nymphalidae, known for its striking appearance and widespread distribution across Europe and parts of Asia. Here's a detailed description: Physical Characteristics: The Small Tortoiseshell butterfly is of medium size, with a wingspan typically ranging from 45 to 55 millimeters. It displays a distinctive pattern of bright orange wings bordered by a black band with white spots. The forewings also feature a row of blue crescents near the outer edge, while the hindwings have a series of blue spots and a border of black and yellow. The undersides of the wings are mottled brown, providing effective camouflage when the butterfly is at rest. Habitat and Distribution: Small Tortoiseshell butterflies are commonly found in a variety of habitats, including meadows, grasslands, woodlands, gardens, and urban areas. They are distributed across much of Europe, including the British Isles, Scandinavia, and the Mediterranean region, as well as parts of Asia, such as Siberia, Central Asia, and the Middle East. They are particularly abundant in temperate regions with diverse plant species. Behavior and Life Cycle: Small Tortoiseshell butterflies are diurnal and active during the warmer months of the year, especially in spring and summer. They are strong and agile flyers, often seen fluttering among flowers in search of nectar and mates. The females lay eggs singly on the leaves of stinging nettles (Urtica spp.), which serve as the primary larval host plant. The caterpillars hatch from the eggs and feed on the leaves of the host plants before pupating and emerging as adult butterflies. Conservation Status: The Small Tortoiseshell is not considered globally threatened and is generally common and widespread throughout its range. However, like many butterfly species, it may face localized threats due to habitat loss, fragmentation, and degradation caused by agricultural intensification, urbanization, and climate change. Conservation efforts focused on preserving and restoring habitats, protecting larval host plants, and minimizing human disturbance are crucial for ensuring the long-term survival of this iconic butterfly species. Overall, the Small Tortoiseshell butterfly is a beautiful and ecologically important species, valued for its striking appearance, graceful flight, and role in pollination and ecosystem functioning. Its presence adds vibrancy and vitality to natural landscapes and serves as a symbol of the rich biodiversity of the regions where it is found.
Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)
Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)
Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)
Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)
False heath fritillary (Melitaea diamina)
False heath fritillary (Melitaea diamina)
Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)
Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)
Northern chequered skipper (Carterocephalus silvicola)
Northern chequered skipper (Carterocephalus silvicola)
Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)
Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)
Chestnut heath (Coenonympha glycerion)
Chestnut heath (Coenonympha glycerion)
Lesser marbled fritillary (Brenthis ino)
Lesser marbled fritillary (Brenthis ino)
Common tiger (Danaus genutia)
Common tiger (Danaus genutia)
European peacock (Inachis io)
European peacock (Inachis io)
Green hairstreak (Callophrys rubi)
Green hairstreak (Callophrys rubi)
Julia Heliconian (Dryas iulia)
Julia Heliconian (Dryas iulia)
Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)
Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)
Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)
Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)
Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)
Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)
Scarce Swallowtail (Iphiclides podalirius)
Scarce Swallowtail (Iphiclides podalirius)
Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)
Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)
Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)
Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)
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Alder Leaf Beetle (Agelastica alni)
Alder Leaf Beetle (Agelastica alni)
Alder Leaf Beetle (Agelastica alni)
Alder Leaf Beetle (Agelastica alni)
Alder Leaf Beetle (Agelastica alni)
Alder Leaf Beetle (Agelastica alni)
Alder Leaf Beetle (Agelastica alni)
Alder Leaf Beetle (Agelastica alni)
Alder Leaf Beetle (Agelastica alni)
Alder Leaf Beetle (Agelastica alni)
Alder Leaf Beetle (Agelastica alni)
Alder Leaf Beetle (Agelastica alni)
Leaf beetle (Plagiosterna aenea)
Leaf beetle (Plagiosterna aenea)
Leaf beetle (Plagiosterna aenea)
Leaf beetle (Plagiosterna aenea)
Leaf beetle (Plagiosterna aenea)
Leaf beetle (Plagiosterna aenea)
Leaf beetle (Plagiosterna aenea)
Leaf beetle (Plagiosterna aenea)
Leaf beetle (Plagiosterna aenea)
Leaf beetle (Plagiosterna aenea)
Leaf beetle (Plagiosterna aenea)
Leaf beetle (Plagiosterna aenea)
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Leaf beetle (Plagiosterna aenea)
Leaf beetle (Plagiosterna aenea)
Leaf beetle (Plagiosterna aenea)
Leaf beetle (Plagiosterna aenea)
Leaf beetle (Plagiosterna aenea)
Leaf beetle (Plagiosterna aenea)
Leaf beetle (Plagiosterna aenea)
Leaf beetle (Plagiosterna aenea)
Leaf beetle (Plagiosterna aenea)
Leaf beetle (Plagiosterna aenea)
Large poplar borer, longhorn beetle (Saperda carcharias)
Large poplar borer, longhorn beetle (Saperda carcharias)
Large poplar borer, longhorn beetle (Saperda carcharias)
Large poplar borer, longhorn beetle (Saperda carcharias)
Large poplar borer, longhorn beetle (Saperda carcharias)
Large poplar borer, longhorn beetle (Saperda carcharias)
Large poplar borer, longhorn beetle (Saperda carcharias)
Large poplar borer, longhorn beetle (Saperda carcharias)
Large poplar borer, longhorn beetle (Saperda carcharias)
Large poplar borer, longhorn beetle (Saperda carcharias)
Large poplar borer, longhorn beetle (Saperda carcharias)
Large poplar borer, longhorn beetle (Saperda carcharias)
Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata)
Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata)
Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata)
Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata)
Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata)
Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata)
Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata)
Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata)
Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata)
Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata)
Alder Leaf Beetle (Agelastica alni)
Alder Leaf Beetle (Agelastica alni)
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