Caladenia actensis
Canberra Spider Orchid at suppressed
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| Caladenia actensis | TonyWood | 24 Sep 2014 | |
| Caladenia actensis | EmmaCook | 24 Sep 2014 | |
| Unverified | EmmaCook | 24 Sep 2014 |
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Significant sighting
AaronClausen noted:
18 Sep 2014
This sighting represents a very significant colony of ~138 healthy Canberra Spider Orchids (confirmed by a formal count performed by the ACT Government's Emma Cook and Greg Baines). ACT CPR were notified and a formal management plan is being pursued which may include cages/fences etc.
2 comments
25 Sep 2014
Hi Emma,
Thanks for the note - that's awesome news!
I can't believe there ended up being that many, huge effort from you and Greg...
We should make your sighting the official "significant sighting" for this population so that it gets flagged.
Also these are very nice, clear photos..
Cheers
Aaron.
25 Sep 2014
It was very exciting, we couldn't believe how far they were spread once we pushed out looking for more suitable habitat. You did so well to spot them in the first place, cryptic little fellows that they are! Such an important find for this species.
Sighting information
- 101 - 1,000 Abundance
- EmmaCook Recorded by
- Yes In flower
Collections
- Significant EmmaCook Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Caladenia actensis Weeds of National Significance ACT Most Wanted! ACT threatened species! ACT Priority Weeds Orchids Plants
Species information
- Caladenia actensis Scientific name
- Canberra Spider Orchid Common name
- Highly Sensitive
- Critically endangered *
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 788.33m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Arachnorchis actensis
Seasonal activity
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In flower
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Record quality
Quality score
6 / 7
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