Ophrys apifera

Morning! 😆 It's like the middle of Winter with strong winds & a storm that kept us awake for hours ⛈ On a brighter note here's a little treat for you all 😊 We found this totally gorgeous bee orchid in Limeuil, Dordogne. There were about 6 altogether, which I did have to ID as I'm no Orchid expert, but what a beauty! If you are interested this link explains: http://mobile.wildlifetrusts.org/site/wildlifetrusts?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wildlifetrusts.org%2Fspecies%2Fbee-orchid&utm_referrer=#2826

Can't take my eyes off these! They really look like a strange bee or bug has settled onto each one. Wonderful! 😊

Morning Ellen. Hope weather improves there. Have a good day😊

Wow these are lovely. morning all have a good week, looks like the storm is heading our way I woke up at 3am to a big crash, it was my biggest pot blowing down the alleyway, was chasing polystyrene round from garden this morning in my pjs!!! 😯

Morning! These are really fantastic looking orchids! Clever too for attracting pollinators! Hope your weather improves soon!

Can see how it gets its name 🐝🐝🐝

Morning, I was going to say the same as Deb, it lives up to its name! lovely little thing 😊👍🏼

Fab picture nature at its best🐝🐝

Just looks like bees ! Fantastic

First look I thought they were🐝🐝🐝how lovely 😍

What a fantastic orchid 😍😍😍

What a fantastic orchid 😍😍😍