October Update – Melbourne
October is the peak orchid season across Melbourne with so many different species blooming at the same time. Photos mainly taken in SE Melbourne, with a few in the NE.…
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October Update – Melbourne
Pollination of Caladenia parva
Like many orchids, Caladenia parva employs sexual mimicry as an extremely specialised mode of pollination. The species targets flower wasps like Lophocheilus anilitatus. The winged males are attracted to the…
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Pollination of Caladenia parva
Dandenong Foothills – September
Acianthus caudatus was blooming in the fork of a tree Isolated patches of Caladenia parva were around Caladenia oenochila grew nearby. This is the first time I've seen this species!…
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Dandenong Foothills – September