Ophrys insectifera   Fly Orchid

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The colour of the flies on this orchid were distinctly brownsish but the remarkable thing was the height: over 50 cm tall and with at least 12 flowers well spaced down the stem.

Taxonomy: The name Ophrys inectifera L., named in Linnaeus' original compilation in Species Plantarum, remains uncontroversial and all authorities quote this as the correct name.

Ophrys insectifera

Ophrys insectifera Fly Orchid

Roadside bank, Hills opposite Gèdre French Pyrenees 13th June 2009

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Ophrys insectifera

Roadside bank, Hills opposite Gèdre French Pyrenees 13th June 2009

Added on January 10th 2010, updated January 21st 2011

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