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Sawfly Orchid

Ophrys tenthredinifera

Photo by Felix Fleck
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Field Notes

Description:

Flowers about 2.5cm in diameter and 15cm tall. The flower resembles a sawfly, hence the name. Apparently, it attracts male bees of the Eucera genus, and not sawflies.

Habitat:

Among coastal scrub on limestone cliffs.

Reference Links:

Ophrys tenthredinifera - Wikipedia

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