Ophrys scolopax, known as the woodcock bee-orchid or woodcock orchid, is a species of terrestrial orchid found around the Mediterranean and the Middle East, from Morocco and Portugal to Hungary and Iran.

Leaves typically start to appear above ground in late autumn and are often beginning to yellow by the time the flowers appear,[4] which in the case of O. scolopax is between March and June in their native habitats.

There are three outer sepals which may be lighter or darker shades of green or violet, the lightest appearing white.

The upper (dorsal) sepal varies from flat to boat-shaped and is bent backwards at the base and then curves forwards.

The speculum is H- or X-shaped or even more complicated, usually a dull blue to violet in colour with a pale yellow border.