Ophrys fly

The Ophrys fly ( Ophrys will insectifera ) is a European orchis terrestrial which owes its name with the appearance of its flower (which resembles a Mouche sinks).

Etymology

Ophrus means eyebrow.
will insectifera: of Latin insecta (Insect S) and fero (I carry)

Flowering

In France, from April at July, according to altitude.

Habitat

This species meets in full light or in semi-shade, on grounds especially limestones, in the lawns, wood lights,

Morphology

green Sepals with darker green vein.
black Petals and very courts.
black, trefoil brown Labelle. The central lobe is itself bifide. Brown-blue in the center mackles.
reddish pollinic Cabins.

Surface of distribution

Plant spread in France, but absent in Brittany and Corsica.

Protection

Protected space in France in certain areas (Auvergne, Poitou-Charentes, Nord-Pas-de-Calais). Like in Ile-de-France (Chalo-Saint March 91).

Remarks

Species easy to identify and little variable. O. will insectifera can however hybrider with O. aymonini , species which is rather close for him

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