These are a key orchid pollinator in North and South America ... which is one of the smallest types of bee; and an African carpenter bee (Xylocopa inconstans). The exhibition will be at the ...

As many as 10,000 species of dainty orchids in the floral world also utilize deception in order to be get pollinated: Over time, they have evolved elaborate ruses to lure insects. Generally we ...

Some flowers go to extraordinary lengths to attract pollinators. Bee orchids mimic the shape and scent of bees in order to lure them into ‘pseudocopulation’, where the male insect attempts to mate ...

home to 12 varieties of wild orchids. These include the orchids on display at Chelsea Flower Show and other unique species, such as the bird’s nest orchid, bee orchid and the greater butterfly ...

Unable to resist a tempting aroma, the traps successfully lured their target – large iridescent orchid bees – including four species never before recorded in Ecuador, according to a study ...