Bee Visits Orchid Flower (2 of 3) (IMAGE)

Imperial College London

Bee Visits Orchid Flower (2 of 3)

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The oil-secreting orchid Pterygodium halii uses unique scent to attract female oil-collecting bees of the species Rediviva macgregori.

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A. Pauw

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