Distribution
Ophrys apifera is a temperate climate species, widespread from the Atlantic to the Caucasus. It is quite common in the Mediterranean region eastwards to the Black Sea (Codes) but is less common in its northern range being uncommon or local in Germany and Ireland. In the UK, it has a distinct south-eastern preference, being more common in England, whereas it is only to be found in coastal regions of Wales as well as the Hodbarrow nature reserve in Millom Cumbria and some parts of Northern Ireland. It is relatively common in the North East of England and in recent years large numbers have appeared in the grass verges surrounding the Metro Centre in Gateshead. In Scotland it was thought to be extinct, but was rediscovered in Ayrshire in 2003. In some countries the plants have protected status. They are unusual in that in some years they appear in great numbers, then sometimes only reappear after an absence of many years.
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