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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.
Spotted on Jun 6, 2015
Submitted on Jul 21, 2015
3 Comments
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!