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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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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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Western honey bee (Apis mellifera)
Bee

Western honey bee (Apis mellifera)

Download image 🐝 Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) The Western honey bee, Apis mellifera, is…

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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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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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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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Spotted wolf spider (Pardosa amentata)
Spider

Spotted wolf spider (Pardosa amentata)

Download image Here’s a detailed overview of the Spotted Wolf Spider (Pardosa amentata) — a…

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Meadow brown (Maniola jurtina)
Butterfly

Meadow brown (Maniola jurtina)

Download full size image MEADOW BROWN (Maniola jurtina) – THE TOUGH, NO-NONSENSE BUTTERFLY! 🦋💪 Let…

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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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Blackspotted pliers support beetle (Rhagium mordax)
Beetle

Blackspotted pliers support beetle (Rhagium mordax)

Download full size image Blackspotted Pliers Support Beetle (Rhagium mordax) (also known simply as Black-spotted…

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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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Violet Dropwing (Trithemis annulata)
Darter

Violet Dropwing (Trithemis annulata)

Download image The VioleThe Violet Dropwing (Trithemis annulata) is a striking and colorful dragonfly species…

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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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Cowslip, common cowslip, or cowslip primrose (Primula veris)
Herb

Cowslip, common cowslip, or cowslip primrose (Primula veris)

Download image The Cowslip Primrose (Primula veris) is a charming and well-known wildflower, appreciated for…

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Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)
Butterfly

Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)

Download full size image Deep Overview: Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus) The Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus)…

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Red-Brown Longhorn Beetle (Stictoleptura rubra)
Beetle

Red-Brown Longhorn Beetle (Stictoleptura rubra)

Download image The Red-Brown Longhorn Beetle (Stictoleptura rubra) is a visually striking beetle known for…

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Heath Fritillary (Melitaea parthenoides)
Butterfly

Heath Fritillary (Melitaea parthenoides)

Download image The Heath Fritillary (Melitaea parthenoides), a member of the Nymphalidae family, commonly known…

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European peacock (Aglais io)
Butterfly

European peacock (Aglais io)

Download full size image The European Peacock (Aglais io) is one of the most recognizable…

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Aspen Leaf-rolling Weevil (Byctiscus populi)
Beetle

Aspen Leaf-rolling Weevil (Byctiscus populi)

Download image The Aspen Leaf-rolling Weevil, scientifically known as Byctiscus populi, is a species of…

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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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Comma butterfly (Polygonia c-album)
Butterfly

Comma butterfly (Polygonia c-album)

Download image The Comma butterfly (Polygonia c-album) is a distinctive and striking species of butterfly…

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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)

Scarlet dragonfly (Crocothemis erythraea)

Black-shouldered shieldbug (Carpocoris purpureipennis)

Black-shouldered shieldbug (Carpocoris purpureipennis)

Cuckoo wasp

Metallic Bluish-Green Cuckoo Wasp (Chrysis angolensis)

Orange Tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines)

Orange Tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines)

Cuckoo wasp

Cuckoo wasp

Orange Tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines)

Orange Tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines)

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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

Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)
Green crab spider (Diaea dorsata)
European nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)
European nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)
European nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)
European nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)
European nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)
European nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)
European nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)
European nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)
European nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)
European nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)
European nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)
European nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)
European nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)
European nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)
European nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)
European nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)
European nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)
European nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)
European nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)
European nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis)
European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
European garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
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https://pixabay.com/photos/jumping-spider-animal-beautiful-bug-9538453/
Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)
Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)
Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)
Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)
Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)
Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)
Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)
Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)
Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)
Woodland jumping spider (Evarcha falcata)
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)
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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https://pixabay.com/photos/entomology-arthropods-beetles-9503055/
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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