Pseudocopulation, of scoliid wasp (Dasyscolia ciliata) on mirror orchid. (ophrys speculum). Andalucia, Spain.
pseudocopulation, The male wasp is tricked into pollinating the Ophrys orchid (via pseudocopulation) by mimicking the female wasp in appearance and scent. attempted copulation by a male insect with a flower (especially an orchid) that resembles the female, carrying pollen to it in the process.
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Photo credit: © Perry van Munster / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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Keywords: aurea, campsomeris, campsoscolia, ciliata, colpa, dasyscolia, elis, insect, male, mirror, nature, ophrys, orchid, orchids, plants, pollination, pollinator, pseudocopulation, rufa, scolia, scoliid, speculum, tiphia, wasp
