Caladenia moschata

Musky Caps at Cotter River, ACT

Caladenia moschata at Cotter River, ACT - 13 Dec 2021
Caladenia moschata at Cotter River, ACT - 13 Dec 2021
Caladenia moschata at Cotter River, ACT - 13 Dec 2021
Caladenia moschata at Cotter River, ACT - 13 Dec 2021
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Identification history

Caladenia moschata 8 Feb 2022 MattM
Caladenia sp. 15 Dec 2021 BrianH

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Being pollinated? Fly stayed locked in place for at least 5 minutes

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MattM wrote:
   8 Feb 2022
Hoverflys have been observed visiting Caladenia although they may be a bit too big to remove pollinia and successfully pollinate the orchids. I don’t think that fly will be pollinating another plant any time soon…

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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 13 Dec 2021 10:32 AM Recorded on
  • BrianH Recorded by

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