single flower of insect mimic Bee Orchid (Ophrys apifera) at small colony showing many variations of pattern and shape in Lancashire,England UK

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Size: 3000px × 2250px
Location: Lancashire,England UK
Photo credit: © Steve Holroyd / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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