European honey bee
Scientific Name Apis mellifera is the scientific name of the European honey bee. Family It belongs to the family Apidae, which includes other bees, such as solitary bees and some social bees. Distribution and Habitat European honey bees are common throughout Europe, but have also been introduced to other parts of the world, including North […]
Ground beetle
Scientific Name Ground beetles belong to several species and genera within the family Geotrupidae. Some common species include Geotrupes stercorarius and Trypocopris vernalis. Family Geotrupidae. Distribution and Habitat Ground beetles are found in many parts of the world, but their distribution varies according to species. They usually inhabit wooded areas, grasslands and pastures, where they […]
Dragonfly
Scientific Name Dragonflies belong to the order Odonata, which includes two suborders: Anisoptera (true dragonflies) and Zygoptera (damselflies). There are many different species, so the scientific name varies according to the specific species. Family True dragonflies (Anisoptera) belong to several families, including Libellulidae and Aeshnidae. Damselflies (Zygoptera) also have several families, such as Coenagrionidae and […]
Colias Butterfly
Scientific name The genus Colias includes several species of butterfly, and each has its own scientific name. Some of the better known species include Colias eurytheme and Colias philodice. Family The butterflies of the genus Colias belong to the family Pieridae, which is a family of white and yellow butterflies known as “cabbage butterflies”. Location […]
House sparrow
Scientific name The house sparrow is scientifically known as Passer domesticus. Family It belongs to the family Passeridae, which includes several species of sparrows. Location House sparrows are found in many parts of the world, including Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. They are adapted to living in urban and rural environments. Behavior House sparrows […]
Carduelis
Scientific name The goldfinch is scientifically known as Carduelis carduelis. Family It belongs to the family Fringillidae, which is a family of passerine birds that includes other songbirds. Location Goldfinches are found in various regions of Europe, western Asia and northern Africa. They have also been introduced to other parts of the world, such as […]
Common kestrel
Scientific name The common kestrel is scientifically known as Falco tinnunculus. Family It belongs to the family Falconidae, which includes various birds of prey such as falcons and eagles. Location Common kestrels are found in a wide variety of habitats in Europe, Asia and Africa. They have also been introduced to some regions of North […]
Hoopoe
Scientific name The scientific name of the hoopoe is Upupa epops. Family The hoopoe belongs to the family Upupidae. This family is monospecific, i.e. it contains only one recognised species, which is the hoopoe. Location It is found over much of the European continent, especially in southern and central Europe during the breeding season. Behavior […]
Common blackbird
Scientific name The common blackbird is scientifically known as Turdus merula. Family It belongs to the family Turdidae, which includes other songbirds such as thrushes. Location Blackbirds are found in a wide variety of habitats in Europe, Asia, North Africa and parts of North America. They are resident birds in many regions and have adapted […]
Iberian lynx
Scientific name The scientific name of the Iberian lynx is Lynx pardinus. Family The Iberian lynx belongs to the Felidae family, which is the feline family. Location It is endemic to the Iberian Peninsula, located in south-western Europe. In Spain, they can be found especially in Andalusia, Castile-La Mancha and Extremadura. In Portugal, […]
