Long considered an atypical form of Ophrys insectifera (fly orchid), this pretty little orchid was given species status in 1981 and its name (which is quite rare for European orchids) is dedicated to a botanist: G. Aymonin.

The general shape of the plant or the floral elements are therefore almost identical but the yellow margin around the lower part of the labellum distinguishes it from O. insectifera . We also find a white or metallic blue band in the middle of the labellum and petals like small antennae but green/yellow in color, sometimes slightly tinged with brown.

Hybrids are possible with O sphegodes or O araneola .

The orchid is present in a handful of departments in the south of France only: Aveyron, Lozère, Herault and Gard. It will be found quite easily in the Causses of Aveyron.