Microtis parviflora

2 Slender Onion Orchid at Cook, ACT

Microtis parviflora at Cook, ACT - 28 Oct 2020
Microtis parviflora at Cook, ACT - 28 Oct 2020
Microtis parviflora at Cook, ACT - 28 Oct 2020
Microtis parviflora at Cook, ACT - 28 Oct 2020
Microtis parviflora at Cook, ACT - 28 Oct 2020
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Identification history

Microtis parviflora 31 Oct 2020 CathB

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The ant removed the pollinium from one flower (images 2, 3 and 4) then moved on to the neighbouring flower (images 1 and 5). It was busy at the second flower for some time, but didn't deposit the pollen while I was watching. See also sighting 4354296 for the ant.

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Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 28 Oct 2020 10:11 AM Recorded on
  • CathB Recorded by

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  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height
  • True In flower

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