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Ophrys tenthredinifera
From the first orchids blooming in Attica, at the end of winter. Ηeight of approx. 30 cm and a flower rim around 15 mm. Despite their obvious differences, the two individuals presented here belong to the same species -Ophrys tenthredinifera-, known for its great diversity.
The specific plants were found in different sites: one on a rocky location with shrubs, at the edge of a pine forest the other.
Νative to the Mediterranean region and protected by the CITES Convention.
Spotted on Feb 25, 2018
Submitted on Feb 26, 2018
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Good morning Tania17, and your welcome....🌻
Good morning maplemoth and thank you!
Photo No. 1: is a beautiful, colorful Orchid....🌻
Photo No. 4: is a beautiful, outdoor photo....
Thanks Daniele and Felix, thank you Project Noah for the honor.
Spring here is in full swing!
Nice one! Congrats.
For some of us at least spring has sprung! Congratulations Tania, your Sawfly Orchid is our Spotting of the Day:
"Spotting of the Day! Spring has just begun in the Northern Hemisphere, yet a lot of Europe and North America is still shivering under a fresh blanket of snow. Further south in Greece though spring is well under way, with the first orchids blooming marking the end of winter. This beautiful Sawfly orchid (Ophrys tenthredinifera) is a terrestrial orchid native to the Mediterranean region and protected by the CITES Convention. Orchids in the genus Ophrys are referred to as "bee orchids", due to their flowers mimicking the bodies of bees and other insects".
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Thank you AshleyT and Project Noah for the nomination!
Your spotting has been nominated for the Spotting of the Week. The winner will be chosen by the Project Noah Rangers based on a combination of factors including: uniqueness of the shot, status of the organism (for example, rare or endangered), quality of the information provided in the habitat and description sections. There is a subjective element, of course; the spotting with the highest number of Ranger votes is chosen. Congratulations on being nominated!