Ophrys insectifera Fly Orchid
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.
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Roadside bank, Hills opposite Gèdre French Pyrenees 13th June 2009
Added on January 10th 2010, updated January 21st 2011