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Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)
Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)
Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas)
Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas)
Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata)
Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata)
Alder Leaf Beetle (Agelastica alni)
Alder Leaf Beetle (Agelastica alni)
Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus)
Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus)
Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)
Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)
Scarlet dragonfly (Crocothemis erythraea)
Scarlet dragonfly (Crocothemis erythraea)
Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)
Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)
Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)
Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)
Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas)
Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas)
Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata)
Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata)
Alder Leaf Beetle (Agelastica alni)
Alder Leaf Beetle (Agelastica alni)
Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus)
Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus)
Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)
Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)
Scarlet dragonfly (Crocothemis erythraea)
Scarlet dragonfly (Crocothemis erythraea)
Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)
Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)
  • Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)

    Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)

  • Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas)

    Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas)

  • Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)

    Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)

  • Lesser marbled fritillary (Brenthis ino)

    Lesser marbled fritillary (Brenthis ino)

  • Scarlet dragonfly (Crocothemis erythraea)

    Scarlet dragonfly (Crocothemis erythraea)

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    Black-shouldered shieldbug (Carpocoris purpureipennis)

    Black-shouldered shieldbug (Carpocoris purpureipennis)

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    Cuckoo wasp

    Metallic Bluish-Green Cuckoo Wasp (Chrysis angolensis)

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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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Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas)
Butterfly

Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas)

Download image TDeep Overview: Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas) The Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas) is a…

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Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata)
Beetle

Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata)

Download image The Colorado Potato Beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) is a notorious agricultural pest, primarily known…

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Alder Leaf Beetle (Agelastica alni)
Beetle

Alder Leaf Beetle (Agelastica alni)

Download image Here is a detailed overview of the Alder Leaf Beetle (Agelastica alni), a…

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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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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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Scarlet dragonfly (Crocothemis erythraea)
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Scarlet dragonfly (Crocothemis erythraea)

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

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Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)
Butterfly

Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)

Download full size image Here's a detailed overview of the Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) —…

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Emma gray`s forest lizard (Calotes emma)
Lizard

Emma gray`s forest lizard (Calotes emma)

Download image Emma Gray's Forest Lizard, scientifically known as Calotes emma, is a species of…

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Splayed deer fly (Chrysops caecutiens)
Fly

Splayed deer fly (Chrysops caecutiens)

Download image Deep Overview: Splayed Deer Fly (Chrysops caecutiens) The Splayed Deer Fly (Chrysops caecutiens)…

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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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Common Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni)
Butterfly

Common Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni)

Download image 🦋 Common Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni) The Common Brimstone is a large, lemon-yellow butterfly…

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22-spot ladybird (Psyllobora vigintiduopunctata)
Beetle

22-spot ladybird (Psyllobora vigintiduopunctata)

Exclusive download full size image The 22-spot Ladybird (Psyllobora vigintiduopunctata) is a small, brightly colored…

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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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Leaf beetle (Plagiosterna aenea)
Beetle

Leaf beetle (Plagiosterna aenea)

Download image The Leaf Beetle (Plagiosterna aenea) is a small, metallic beetle belonging to the…

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Leaf beetle (Plagiosterna aenea)
Beetle

Leaf beetle (Plagiosterna aenea)

Download image The Leaf Beetle (Plagiosterna aenea) is a small, metallic beetle belonging to the…

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Alder Leaf Beetle (Agelastica alni)
Beetle

Alder Leaf Beetle (Agelastica alni)

Download image Here is a detailed overview of the Alder Leaf Beetle (Agelastica alni), a…

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Purple-edged copper (Lycaena hippothoe)
Butterfly

Purple-edged copper (Lycaena hippothoe)

Download image The Purple-edged copper (Lycaena hippothoe) is a striking species of butterfly belonging to…

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False blister beetle (Crysanthia viridissima)
Beetle

False blister beetle (Crysanthia viridissima)

Download image Appearance: The False Blister Beetle is known for its striking green coloration with…

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Silver-studded Blue (Plebejus argus)
Butterfly

Silver-studded Blue (Plebejus argus)

Download image The Silver-studded Blue (Plebejus argus) is a striking and delicate butterfly belonging to…

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  • Dead-Nettle Leaf Beetle (Crysolina fastuosa)
  • Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)
  • Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)
  • Violet Dropwing (Trithemis annulata)
  • Purple-edged copper (Lycaena hippothoe)
  • 22-spot ladybird (Psyllobora vigintiduopunctata)
  • Splayed deer fly (Chrysops caecutiens)
  • Common Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni)
  • Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)
  • Cowslip, common cowslip, or cowslip primrose (Primula veris)
  • Purple-edged copper (Lycaena hippothoe)
  • Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)
  • Blackspotted pliers support beetle (Rhagium mordax)
  • Emma gray`s forest lizard (Calotes emma)
  • Scarlet dragonfly (Crocothemis erythraea)
  • Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas)
  • False blister beetle (Crysanthia viridissima)
  • European nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)
  • Western honey bee (Apis mellifera)
  • Alder Leaf Beetle (Agelastica alni)

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Scarlet dragonfly (Crocothemis erythraea)

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Cuckoo wasp

Metallic Bluish-Green Cuckoo Wasp (Chrysis angolensis)

Orange Tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines)

Orange Tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines)

Cuckoo wasp

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Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)

Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)

Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)

Julia Heliconian (Dryas iulia)

Julia Heliconian (Dryas iulia)

Cuckoo wasp

Cuckoo wasp

Copper sun jumper (Heliophanus cupreus)
Copper sun jumper (Heliophanus cupreus)
Copper sun jumper (Heliophanus cupreus)
Copper sun jumper (Heliophanus cupreus)
Copper sun jumper (Heliophanus cupreus)
Copper sun jumper (Heliophanus cupreus)
Copper sun jumper (Heliophanus cupreus)
Copper sun jumper (Heliophanus cupreus)
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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)
Leaf beetle (Plagiosterna aenea)
Leaf beetle (Plagiosterna aenea)
22-spot ladybird (Psyllobora vigintiduopunctata)
22-spot ladybird (Psyllobora vigintiduopunctata)
German cockroach (Blattella germanica)
German cockroach (Blattella germanica)
Blackspotted pliers support beetle (Rhagium mordax)
Blackspotted pliers support beetle (Rhagium mordax)
American Aspen Beetle (Gonioctena viminalis)
American Aspen Beetle (Gonioctena viminalis)
Nettle weevil (Phyllobius pomaceus)
Nettle weevil (Phyllobius pomaceus)
Red-Brown Longhorn Beetle (Stictoleptura rubra)
Red-Brown Longhorn Beetle (Stictoleptura rubra)
Black-spotted longhorn beetle (Rhagium mordax)
Black-spotted longhorn beetle (Rhagium mordax)
False blister beetle (Crysanthia viridissima)
False blister beetle (Crysanthia viridissima)
Aspen Leaf-rolling Weevil (Byctiscus populi)
Aspen Leaf-rolling Weevil (Byctiscus populi)
Knotgrass leaf beetle (Chrysolina polita)
Knotgrass leaf beetle (Chrysolina polita)
Dead-Nettle Leaf Beetle (Crysolina fastuosa)
Dead-Nettle Leaf Beetle (Crysolina fastuosa)
Blackspotted pliers support beetle (Rhagium mordax)
Blackspotted pliers support beetle (Rhagium mordax)
Lily leaf beetle (Lilioceris lilii)
Lily leaf beetle (Lilioceris lilii)
Striped bug (Graphosoma lineatum)
Striped bug (Graphosoma lineatum)
American Aspen Beetle (Gonioctena viminalis)
American Aspen Beetle (Gonioctena viminalis)
22-spot ladybird (Psyllobora vigintiduopunctata)
22-spot ladybird (Psyllobora vigintiduopunctata)
Aspen Leaf-rolling Weevil (Byctiscus populi)
Aspen Leaf-rolling Weevil (Byctiscus populi)
Aspen Leaf-rolling Weevil (Byctiscus populi)
Aspen Leaf-rolling Weevil (Byctiscus populi)
Aspen Leaf-rolling Weevil (Byctiscus populi)
Aspen Leaf-rolling Weevil (Byctiscus populi)
Aspen Leaf-rolling Weevil (Byctiscus populi)
Aspen Leaf-rolling Weevil (Byctiscus populi)
Aspen Leaf-rolling Weevil (Byctiscus populi)
Aspen Leaf-rolling Weevil (Byctiscus populi)
Aspen Leaf-rolling Weevil (Byctiscus populi)
Aspen Leaf-rolling Weevil (Byctiscus populi)
Aspen Leaf-rolling Weevil (Byctiscus populi)
Aspen Leaf-rolling Weevil (Byctiscus populi)
Aspen Leaf-rolling Weevil (Byctiscus populi)
Aspen Leaf-rolling Weevil (Byctiscus populi)
Aspen Leaf-rolling Weevil (Byctiscus populi)
Aspen Leaf-rolling Weevil (Byctiscus populi)
Aspen Leaf-rolling Weevil (Byctiscus populi)
Aspen Leaf-rolling Weevil (Byctiscus populi)
Aspen Leaf-rolling Weevil (Byctiscus populi)
Aspen Leaf-rolling Weevil (Byctiscus populi)
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