Caleana major (open)

Caleana major (open)
Large Duck Orchid
Note how it resembles a flying Daffy Duck. The orchid is in the open position. Male sawflies are attracted by the bloom. On enterring, the duck's head snaps down shut trapping the sawfly. The sawfly thinks it is engaging with a female and copulates. In doing so it is coverred by pollen. The orchid later releases the sawfly to go off on its merry way. A win-win for both plant and insect.

CaleanaCaleana majorFloraLarge Duck OrchidORCHIDACEAEOrchids