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 ...

"They were among the first types of organisms ... The survey revealed one of the most diverse communities of orchid bees ever found (2,497 individuals, represented by five genera and 48 species ...

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 ...

Orchids are found throughout the world. They normally rely on butterflies and bees to pollinate their beautiful flowers. Powell Gardens lead horticulturist Brent Tucker purchased one orchid native ...