Free Images - SnappyGoat.com- bestof:flowers-20188_-_1087-ophrys atrata, Dark-lipped Ophrys [2614x4140]@G._1_mr-182

Click Here for More Images from iStock- 15% off with coupon 15FREEIMAGES

$Ophrys apifera, known as the bee orchid, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Europe, Asia Minor, and North Africa. The plant grows to a height of 10-30 cm and has a rosette of leaves at the base of the stem. The stem bears a single flower, or sometimes two or three flowers. The flower is pink or purple with a yellow lip. The lip is shaped like a female bee, and the flower emits a scent that attracts male bees. When a male bee lands on the flower, it attempts to mate with the lip, which results in the transfer of pollen from the male bee to the flower.\n\nThe bee orchid is an example of a sexually deceptive orchid. These orchids mimic the appearance of other organisms, such as insects, in order to attract pollinators. In the case of the bee orchid, the flower mimics the appearance of a female bee. This attracts male bees, which attempt to mate with the flower. In the process, they transfer pollen from one flower to another, which helps to pollinate the plant.\n\nThe bee orchid is a threatened species in some parts of its range. The main threats to the plant are habitat loss and over-collection. The plant is also threatened by climate change, as it is a cold-adapted species.$

This photo was taken in Chorleywood, Hertfordshire, England, UK

Ophrys bombyliflora, bumblebee orchid, Gargano in Italy. Flowering European terrestrial wild orchid, nature habitat. Beautiful detail of bloom, spring scene from Europe. Wild flower green meadow.

Bee orchid in Alpine prairie a sunny day.

Close up of a bee orchid (ophrys apifera) flower in bloom

Odezia atrata, Chimney sweeper on a a lush leaf vegetation

Orchid, Ophrys tenthredinifera wild orchid, wildflower, Sicily

Close shot of a flowering Ophrys apifera var. friburgensis.

Bertoloni's bee orchid (Ophrys bertolonii)

Aquilegia atrata, commonly known as Columbine or Granny's bonnet, on white background. It is a perennial wildflower.

Video of a dragonfly bending its tail on a leaf

Ophrys insectifera or fly Orchid on black background for a flowery greeting card

$Similar like O. sphegoides, but sepals pink, purple or whitish: lip 9-13mm, with a small pointed, heart-shaped tip, the pattern violet or blue with a yellowish margin – tip of lip forward pointing.\nHabitat: Short turf or unimproved grassland, field borders, road sites, on calcareous soils, to 1300m.\nFlowering Season: June-July.\nDistribution: SE Britain, Belgium, France and Germany. Widespread in C & S Europe, with several subspecies.\n\nThis Picture is made during a long weekend in the South of Belgium in June 2019.$

Tanyptera atrata climbing up in a green leaf forest

The black-casqued hornbill, a large bird with a striking casque, feeds on fruits, insects, and small animals. This photo was taken in the dense rainforests of Central Africa.

Similar like O. sphegoides, but sepals pink, purple or whitish: lip 9-13mm, with a small pointed, heart-shaped tip, the pattern violet or blue with a yellowish margin – tip of lip forward pointing.Habitat: Short turf or unimproved grassland, field borders, road sites, on calcareous soils, to 1300m.Flowering Season: June-July.Distribution: SE Britain, Belgium, France and Germany. Widespread in C & S Europe, with several subspecies.This Picture is made during a long weekend in the Eifel (Germany) in June 2019.

Ophrys apifera. Orchidée sauvage en fleur.

Ophrys apifera, known in Europe as the bee orchid.

Free Images: "bestof:flowers-20188_-_1087-ophrys atrata, Dark-lipped Ophrys [2614x4140]@G._1_mr-182_ ArtsCult.com"

flowers-20188_-_1087-ophrys_atrata,_Dark-lipped_Ophrys_[2614x4140]@G._1_mr-182_.jpg

flowers-18318_-_ophrys_araneifera_[2152x3682]@G._1_b_52702_.jpg

flowers-18317_-_ophrys_apifera_[2152x3682]@G._1_b_52702_.jpg

flowers-18320_-_ophrys_muscifera_[2152x3682]@G._1_b_52702_.jpg

flowers-18319_-_ophrys_fuciflora_[2152x3682]@G._1_b_52702_.jpg

flowers-18372_-_Bee_Orchis,_ophrys_apifera_[2199x3630]@G._1_b_52913_.jpg

flowers-18388_-_Fly_Orchis,_ophrys_muscifera_[2199x3630]@G._1_b_52913_.jpg

flowers-18395_-_Hornet_Orchis,_ophrys_arachnites_[2199x3630]@G._1_b_52913_.jpg

flowers-18417_-_Spider_Orchis,_ophrys_aranifera_[2199x3630]@G._1_b_52913_.jpg

flowers-16844_-_Mirror-lipped_Ophrys,_ophrys_speculum_[2636x4342]@G._1_a_138013_.jpg

flowers-20172_-_1071-ophrys_fusca,_Dull-purple_Ophrys_[2518x4060]@G._1_mr-182_.jpg

flowers-20194_-_1093-ophrys_tenthredinifera_minor,_Dwarf_large-flowered_Ophrys_[2526x4164]@G._1_mr-182_.jpg

flowers-19464_-_370-ophrys_speculum,_Mirror-lipped_Ophrys_[2926x4670]@G._1_mr-174_.jpg

flowers-20298_-_1197-ophrys_araneifera_limbata,_Bordered_Spider_Orchis_[2558x4066]@G._1_mr-183_.jpg

flowers-16793_-_orchis_globosa,_anacamptir_pyramidalis,_himantoglossum_hircinum,_nigritella_angustifolia,_ophrys_muscifera,_ophris_arachnites,_cypripedium_calceolus_[2399x3796]@G._1_a_132223_.jpg