Ophrys sphegodes Mill.
Early Spider-orchid

Ophrys sphegodesMill. - Early Spider-orchid, Flowers - close-up

Shows Fresh and faded flowers: the flowers are dark red-brown when they first open, but fade to dull brown

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Photographer Malcolm Storey
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Image Reference P3045
Found as Plant
Date 23 Apr 2003
OS grid ref SY97
Lat/Lon 50° 40' N, 2° 0' W
Location Dorset, VC9, England
Return to Record page Ophrys sphegodes on 23 Apr 2003 at SY97 in Dorset
Return to Taxon page Ophrys sphegodes