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fly orchid

Ophrys insectifera

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (bitki)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Asparagales (Asparagales)

Species

Ophrys insectifera (fly orchid)

Names in Other Languages

French ophrys mouche

German Fliegen-Ragwurz

Similar Species in Ophrys

Bertoloni's Bee Orchid

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of fly orchid?

The scientific name of fly orchid is Ophrys insectifera. It belongs to the genus Ophrys.

What is the conservation status of fly orchid?

fly orchid (Ophrys insectifera) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does fly orchid live?

fly orchid is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden.

What family does fly orchid belong to?

fly orchid (Ophrys insectifera) belongs to the genus Ophrys, which is part of the taxonomic family Orchidaceae.

What kingdom does fly orchid belong to?

fly orchid (Ophrys insectifera) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).

What are the closest relatives of fly orchid?

The closest relatives of fly orchid in the genus Ophrys include bee orchid, Argolic Ophrys, Atlantic Ophrys, Bertoloni's Bee Orchid, Kotschy's Ophrys.