Ophrys Collection

Ophrys apifera, bee orchid
Watercolour by Arthur Harry Church, 17 June 1913

Picture No. 11980502
Bee orchid - single flower - close up - Dorset Date:

Orchid, Ophrys, Bee Ophrys, Ladyas Slipper Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Orchid, Ophrys, Bee Ophrys, Ladyas Slipper Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain

Plants / Ophrys Apifera
BEE ORCHID

Bertolonis bee orchid, Ophrys bertolonii. Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

Woodcock bee-orchid, Ophrys scolopax subsp. cornuta (Horned ophrys, Ophrys cornuta). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards

Bee orchid (Ophrys apifera) a widespread orchid of grasslands and verges, growing on St Georges Flower Bank, Bristol, UK, June

Bee orchid, Ophrys apifera
5855148 Bee orchid, Ophrys apifera; (add.info.: Bee orchid, Ophrys apifera. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science," Florence, Italy)

Fly orchid, Ophrys insectifera
5856161 Fly orchid, Ophrys insectifera; (add.info.: Fly orchid, Ophrys insectifera. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora)

Wasp orchid, (Ophrys apifera var. trollii) growing on Cleeve Hill near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK, July

Bee orchid (Ophrys apifera) in flower. Dorset, UK, June

Fly orchid (Ophrys insectifera) growing in Chappetts Copse, Hampshire, England, UK, May

Early spider orchid (Ophrys spegodes) growing on Samphire Hoe near Dover, Kent, England, UK, May

Woodcock orchid (Ophrys cornuta / scolopax) with mating Black veined white butterflies
Woodcock orchid (Ophrys cornuta/scolopax) with mating Black veined white butterflies (Aporia crataegi), Bela Reka, Eastern Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria, May 2013

Bee orchid (Ophrys apifera), Powerstock Common, Dorset Wildlife Trust, Dorset, England, UK. June

Fly orchid (Ophrys insectifera) in flower, Sibillini, Umbria, Italy. May

Fly orchid (Ophrys insectifera) in flower with resting fly, Lorraine, France. June

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A spider orchid, Ophrys saliarisii, in Rhodes. Date: 15-Apr-19

Red root, Wachendorfia thyrsiflora, native to South Africa. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Yellow-flowered ophrys, Ophrys lutea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by Edward Dalton Smith from Robert Sweets The British Flower Garden, Ridgeway

Birds nest orchid, Neottia nidus-avis (Birds nest ophrys, Ophrys nidus-avis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smiths English Botany, London, 1792

Bee orchid, Ophrys apifera. Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

Late spider orchid, Ophrys fuciflora (Ophrys arachnites). Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

Early spider-orchid, Ophrys sphegodes (Ophrys aranifera). Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

Common twayblade orchid, Neottia ovata. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Bee orchid, monkey orchid, moths and mite
Bee orchid, Ophrys apifera 1, monkey orchid, Orchis simia 2, rusty tussock moth, Orgyia antiqua 3, twenty-plume moth, Alucita hexadactyla 4, and Oribata geniculata mite 5

Fly orchid, Ophrys insectifera
L Ophrise a fleurs en forme d insectes. Fly orchid, Ophrys insectifera. Doris longwing, Heliconius doris. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs

Greek orchids: bumblebee orchid, Ophrys bombyliflora (Ophrys tabanifera) and horseshoe bee-orchid, Ophrys ferrum-equinum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by

Late spider-orchid or painted-lipped ophrys, Ophrys fuciflora. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register

Saw-fly orchid, Ophrys tenthredinifera. Handcoloured botanical engraving from John Sims Curtiss Botanical Magazine, Couchman, London, 1817

Curtis British Entomology Plate 516
Hymenoptera: Epeolus variegatus [Plant: Ophrys insectifera (Ophrys muscifera, Fly Ophrys)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 311
Coleoptera: Latridius elongatus = Dienerella elongata (Elongated Latridius) [Plant: Ophrys apifera (Bee Ophrys)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 280
Lepidoptera: Boarmia tetragonaria = Paradarisa (Ectropis) consonaria: (Brindled Square-spot, Square-spot) [Plant: Aceras anthropophorum (Ophrys anthropophora, Green Man-orchis)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 244
Coleoptera: Megatoma serra = Ctesias serra (Toothed-horn Megatoma) [Plant: Ophrys sphegodes (Ophrys aranifera, Spider Ophrys)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 237
Lepidoptera: Orthosia lunosa = Omphaloscelis lunosa (Lunar Underwing) [Plant: Herminium monorchis (Ophrys monorchis, Yellow or Musk Ophrys)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 233
Lepidoptera: Phycita pinguis = Euzophera pinguis (Tabby Knot-horn) [Plant: Platanthera bifolia (Ophrys bifolia, Butterfly Orchis)] Date: 1824-39

Perianthed Plants (colour litho)
6004528 Perianthed Plants (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perianthed Plants)

Umbilicate woodcock orchid (Ophrys umbilicata) flowers. Cyprus. April

Mirror orchid (Ophrys speculum) in the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, El Bosque, southern Spain, April

Ophrys holosericea, Late Spider Orchid flowers - Watercolour by Franz Bauer, 1807. Paper, watercolour. Botany Library. British Orchids 1798 - 1817, f. 91. Date: 1807

Bee ophrys or bee orchis, Ophrys apifera.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1800

Bee orchid, Ophrys apifera.. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837

Picture No. 11676443
Early Spider Orchid flowering stalk Date:

Picture No. 11676066
Fly Orchid on white background Date:

Fly Orchid (Ophrys insectifera), Isar river flood plains, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Hybrid of a Spider Orchid and a Bumblebee Orchid -Ophrys sphegodes x Ophrys holoserica-, flower, Koppelstein Nature Reserve, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, Europe

Fly Orchid -Ophrys insectifera-

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Ophrys, commonly known as the bee orchid, is a fascinating genus of plants that captivates both botanists and nature enthusiasts alike. One notable species within this group is Ophrys apifera, also referred to as the bee orchid. Picture No. 11980502 showcases its delicate beauty and intricate design. Another member of the Ophrys family is Bertolonis bee orchid, scientifically named Ophrys bertolonii. This stunning variety can be admired in all its glory on page 22 of a Victorian botanical illustration book titled "Ladyas Slipper. " Woodcock bee-orchid, or Ophrys scolopax subsp. Cornuta, displays an enchanting blend of colors and shapes that make it stand out among other wildflowers. Its presence in grasslands and verges adds a touch of elegance to these natural landscapes. A remarkable variation of the bee orchid is found near Cheltenham on Cleeve Hill - the wasp orchid (Ophrys apifera var. Trollii). Its unique appearance mimics that of a wasp with astonishing accuracy. In Dorset, UK during June, one can witness the mesmerizing sight of blooming bee orchids (Ophrys apifera) dotting the countryside. Their vibrant petals create a striking contrast against their green surroundings. Venturing into Chappetts Copse in Hampshire, England reveals another captivating member of this genus - the fly orchid (Ophrys insectifera). Its intricate shape resembles that of an insect resting delicately on a stem. The woodcock orchid (Ophrys cornuta / scolopax) not only boasts breathtaking blooms but also serves as an attraction for mating black veined white butterflies. This symbiotic relationship between flower and butterfly creates an awe-inspiring spectacle in nature's theater.