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Large Duck Orchid (open)
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Large Duck Orchid (open)

Caleana major
Note how it resembles a flying Daffy Duck. The orchid is in the open position. Male sawflies are attracted by the scent of a female given off by the orchid. On entering, 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 covered 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

  • Cryptostylis erecta
  • Pink Fingers
  • White Fingers
  • Honey Caladenia
  • Large Duck Orchid (closed)
  • Large Duck Orchid (open)
  • Copper Beard Orchid
  • Red Beardie (hypochromic form)
  • Red Beardie
  • Bonnet Orchid (hypochromic form)
  • Large Tongue Orchid
  • Snake Orchid (plant)
  • Snake Orchid
  • Rock Lily
  • Hyacinth Orchid
  • Dipodium variegatum
  • Dipodium variegatum (habitat)
  • Parson's Bands Orchid
  • Fringed Midge Orchid
  • Waxlip Orchid
  • 457361ozYvonne

    on August 5, 2010

    What an exquisite little bloom & superb capture!

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