#nativewildorchids

This polka dot beauty is the Conical Orchid, Orchis conica. It was so exciting to seek out as many wild orchids as possible during this spring birdwatching trip here is Spain. Like a treasure hunt and when you find a new one it’s a great prize ! #conicalorchid #orchisconica #wildorchids #nativewildorchids #wildorchidsofspain @josephbrooksjewelry (at La Carolina - Jaen) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcI_zuAvqdO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Yellow Bee orchid, Ophrys lutea is another sexually deceptive orchid that reproduce through pseudo copulation where the orchid mimics female insects & fool the amorous males into mating with the flowers thereby pollenating them. The orchids floral scent mimics the pheromones of the insects. Each of the Ophrys genus of orchids has its own specific insect that it attracts, this one seems to be a yellow bee or wasp. #cleverorchids #orchids #orchidlover #ophryslutea #nativewildorchids @josephbrooksjewelry (at Almaraz de Duero, Spain) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcI8wDBpBrO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Sawfly orchid, Ophrys tenthredinifera is another sexually deceptive orchid that reproduce through pseudo copulation where the orchid mimics female insects & fool the amorous males into mating with the flowers thereby pollenating them. The orchids floral scent mimics the pheromones of the insects. Each of the Ophrys genus of orchids has its own specific insect that it attracts. #cleverorchids #orchids #orchidlover #ophrystenthredinifera #nativewildorchids @josephbrooksjewelry (at Baños de la Encina, Spain) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcH_Z7uL04d/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=