A Beetle Daisy, Gorteria Diffusa, named after the raised spots which mimic beetles, at the base of its petals, Namaqualand National Park, South Africa

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A Beetle Daisy, Gorteria Diffusa, named after the raised spots which mimic beetles, at the base of its petals, in the Namaqualand National Park, South Africa. The aim of the raised spots is to attract beetles, which is its main pollinator. This flower differs significantly between regions, with fourteen discrete forms having been distinguish

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Location: Namaqua National Park, South Africa
Photo credit: © Marieke Peche / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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