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European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)
Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)
American Aspen Beetle (Gonioctena viminalis)
American Aspen Beetle (Gonioctena viminalis)
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Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)
Cowslip, common cowslip, or cowslip primrose (Primula veris)
Cowslip, common cowslip, or cowslip primrose (Primula veris)
Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)
Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)
American Aspen Beetle (Gonioctena viminalis)
American Aspen Beetle (Gonioctena viminalis)
Common tiger (Danaus genutia)
Common tiger (Danaus genutia)
European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)
Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)
American Aspen Beetle (Gonioctena viminalis)
American Aspen Beetle (Gonioctena viminalis)
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Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)
Cowslip, common cowslip, or cowslip primrose (Primula veris)
Cowslip, common cowslip, or cowslip primrose (Primula veris)
Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)
Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)
American Aspen Beetle (Gonioctena viminalis)
American Aspen Beetle (Gonioctena viminalis)
Common tiger (Danaus genutia)
Common tiger (Danaus genutia)
  • European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)

    European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)

  • Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)

    Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)

  • Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)

    Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)

  • Lesser marbled fritillary (Brenthis ino)

    Lesser marbled fritillary (Brenthis ino)

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    Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)

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    Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)

    Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)

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    Orange Tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines)

    Orange Tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines)

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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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Large poplar borer, longhorn beetle (Saperda carcharias)
Beetle

Large poplar borer, longhorn beetle (Saperda carcharias)

Download full size image The Large poplar borer (Saperda carcharias) is a robust longhorn beetle…

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Scarce Heath (Coenonympha hero)
Butterfly Uncategorized

Scarce Heath (Coenonympha hero)

Download image Scarce Heath (Coenonympha hero) The Scarce Heath is a delicate and uncommon species…

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Hummingbird hawk moth (Macroglossum stellaturum)
Uncategorized Fly

Hummingbird hawk moth (Macroglossum stellaturum)

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

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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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Goldenrod crab spider (Misumena Vatia)
Spider

Goldenrod crab spider (Misumena Vatia)

Download full size image The Goldenrod Crab Spider (Misumena vatia) is a fascinating species of…

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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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Black-shouldered shieldbug (Carpocoris purpureipennis)
Uncategorized Beetle

Black-shouldered shieldbug (Carpocoris purpureipennis)

Download full size image Here is a detailed overview of the Black-shouldered Shieldbug (Carpocoris purpureipennis),…

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Cuckoo wasp
Uncategorized Bee Fly

Metallic Bluish-Green Cuckoo Wasp (Chrysis angolensis)

Download full size image Detailed overview of the Metallic Bluish-Green Cuckoo Wasp (Chrysis angolensis): 🐝…

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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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Scarce Swallowtail (Iphiclides podalirius)
Butterfly

Scarce Swallowtail (Iphiclides podalirius)

Download image Scarce Swallowtail (Iphiclides podalirius) (also called Sail Swallowtail or Podalirius Swallowtail) The Scarce…

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Dance fly (Empis livida)
Uncategorized Fly

Dance fly (Empis livida)

Download image The Dance Fly (Empis livida) is a species of fly belonging to the…

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Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)
Spider

Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)

Download image 🕷️ Green Crab Spider (Diaea dorsata) The green crab spider, Diaea dorsata, is…

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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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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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Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)
Spider

Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)

Download image 🕷️ Green Crab Spider (Diaea dorsata) The green crab spider, Diaea dorsata, is…

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European nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)
Spider

European nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)

Download image The European Nursery Web Spider (Pisaura mirabilis) is a fascinating and relatively common…

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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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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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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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  • Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia)
  • Splayed deer fly (Chrysops caecutiens)
  • Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)
  • Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)
  • Splayed deer fly (Chrysops caecutiens)
  • Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)
  • Cowslip, common cowslip, or cowslip primrose (Primula veris)
  • Common tiger (Danaus genutia)
  • Violet Dropwing (Trithemis annulata)
  • European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
  • Purple-edged copper (Lycaena hippothoe)
  • Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)
  • Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas)
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  • Large poplar borer, longhorn beetle (Saperda carcharias)
  • Large poplar borer, longhorn beetle (Saperda carcharias)
  • Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus)
  • Orange Tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines)
  • American Aspen Beetle (Gonioctena viminalis)
  • American Aspen Beetle (Gonioctena viminalis)

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Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)

Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)

Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)

Orange Tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines)

Orange Tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines)

Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)

Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)

Orange Tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines)

Orange Tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines)

Cuckoo wasp (Crysis)

Cuckoo wasp

Blue glassy tiger (Ideopsis similis)

Blue glassy tiger (Ideopsis similis)

Castor bean tick (Ixodes ricinus)

Castor bean tick (Ixodes ricinus)

Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)

Mazarine Blue (Cyaniris semiargus)

Wild strawberry (Fragaria vesca)

Wild strawberry (Fragaria vesca)

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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