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Ophrys apifera
Little elf-shaped orchids. These flowers emit allomones that attract the bee species Tetralonia cressa and Eucera pulveraceae. Eucera longicornis males have been observed attempting to copulate with the flowers.
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Thanks Jopy!
I alo have Dactylorhizas from the same place but I always struggle to ID them..could you tell me if they are maculata or fuchsii? how can I differenciate them?
..and Dr Namgyal too!
Thanks Sara!