The 2001 paper I have mentioned in my previous post (by 4 botanists – G.Bartolo, S.Pulvirenti, E.lanfranco, D .Stevens) specifically give O.fusca, O.caesiella, O.parosica, O.pectus and O.mesaritica as the orchids of the O. fusca group found in the Maltese Islands (also indicating the presence of other late flowering populations that may require further study). Until I become aware of more recent literature (if available), for me the O.fusca complex in Malta is represented by the above 5 species, although I personally still treat them as one species complex.
Now I personally confirm the presence of Ophrys eleonorae in Malta. I am stating this after several research and consultation from botanists.
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