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fly orchid

/flaɪ ˈɔːrkɪd/

Traducción: Tipo de orquídea silvestre (Ophrys insectifera) originaria de Europa, cuya flor se asemeja a una mosca para atraer polinizadores mediante mimetismo.

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/flaɪ ˈɔːrkɪd/C1formalscientific
  • esTipo de orquídea silvestre (Ophrys insectifera) originaria de Europa, cuya flor se asemeja a una mosca para atraer polinizadores mediante mimetismo.

A type of wild orchid (Ophrys insectifera) native to Europe, whose flower resembles a fly to attract pollinators through mimicry.

  1. A species of orchidC2formal

    A type of orchid (Ophrys insectifera) whose flowers resemble a fly to attract pollinators.

    esorquídea mosca

    • The fly orchid is native to Europe and parts of the Middle East.
    • Botanists study the fly orchid for its unique pollination strategy.
    • The fly orchid's flower mimics the appearance of a female fly.