The Flora of Hutton Roof : Ophrys insectifera (Fly Orchid)

Friday, February 22, 2019

Ophrys insectifera (Fly Orchid)

Ophrys insectifera (Fly Orchid)

I have recorded 7 established sites on Hutton Roof for Fly Orchids with one site producing just one spike, yet another producing up to 82 spikes. So far in total from all 7 sites I have recorded a minimum of 155 spikes (best recording year 2018).

95% of the current records seem to be on the central and East sides of Hutton Roof at altitudes of between 700 to 800 ft above sea level.

Ophrys insectifera (Fly Orchid) - Click over to enlarge

Photo: Hutton Roof Common on 3rd June 2018

Ophrys insectifera (Fly Orchid) - Click over to enlarge

Photo: Hutton Roof Common on 3rd June 2018

Ophrys insectifera (Fly Orchid) - Click over to enlarge

Photo: East Hutton Roof 6th June 2018
Varietal pattern

My other Nature Sites

You might also wish to check out my other "nature" blogs which you can reach by clicking on the following links:

HUTTON ROOF'S SPECIAL FERNS AND MORE - A lovely blog showing the wild ferns and allies which are on the Hutton Roof complex. Depicts photos during fern development and also shows very interesting variants that appear from time to time.

EPIPACTIS ATRORUBENS AND MORE - A lovely blog of my studies into this rare wild orchid along with interesting photos and information on its hybrids and many varieties. Also a daily diary during the "epipactis" orchid season.

I LOVE ARNSIDE AND SILVERDALE - My general day to day nature finds with lots of photos of mine (and my kind contributors) to the Blog - its very casual and covers a large area but in the main (HUTTON ROOF).

NATURE, POETRY, SKETCHES, AND THE REST - This is a lovely blog containing my poetry, sketches, and my artistic side. - again its very casual and can be entertaining.