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RECORD: Darwin, C. R. 1862.05.25 [Note on Fly Ophrys.] CUL-DAR70.24. Edited by John van Wyhe (Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)

REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed by Christine Chua and edited by John van Wyhe 8.2021. RN1

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May 25 1862 Fly Ophrys.

The shining base & knobs of Labellum in some cases, in which pollinia had been removed, seems punctured; but punctures never exceeded size of cell; & whether a real puncture of burst cell, I could not tell

In some other cases I observed excessively minute drops of fluid on this part; & when these were removed, in a few cases there was appearance beneath of punctures.

In 2 or 3 flowers short single & long hairs were sticking to labellum, whether animal or vegetable I know not.

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