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Chalk Fragrant Orchid (Gymnadenia conopsea) at Morgan's Hill, near Calne. Both pink and white-flowered spikes present. Pollinated by moths, such as Small Elephant Hawkmoth, Silver-Y and Hummingbird Hawkmoth
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Bath Nature 1d ago

Fly Orchid (Ophrys insectifera) at Morgan's Hill, Wiltshire. The flowers are usually pollinated by two species of solitary wasps (Argogorytes mystaceus and A. fargeii). The scent of the flower is similar to female wasp pheromones, and the male wasps attempt to mate with the flowers, causing the pollinia (sticky masses of pollen) to become stuck to the wasps, and transferred to the next flower.
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Norry Nowt 1d ago

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Bath Nature 1d ago

The tiny Lesser Butterfly Orchid (Platanthera bifolia) at Morgan's Hill, near Calne. Now considered a rarity due to habitat loss. Pollinated mainly by Elephant and Small Elephant Hawkmoths.
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