Diplodium aestivum

1 Long-tongued Summer Greenhood at Namadgi National Park

Diplodium aestivum at Namadgi National Park - 29 Dec 2021
Diplodium aestivum at Namadgi National Park - 29 Dec 2021
Diplodium aestivum at Namadgi National Park - 29 Dec 2021
Diplodium aestivum at Namadgi National Park - 29 Dec 2021
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Identification history

Diplodium aestivum 3 Jan 2024 Tapirlord
Diplodium sp. 29 Mar 2022 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 29 Dec 2021 JohnBundock

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4 comments

MattM wrote:
   6 Feb 2022
Has the labellum been tripped in these images? If not then this is likely D. decurvum.
JohnBundock wrote:
   7 Feb 2022
What is meant by "tripped?"
DerekC wrote:
   7 Feb 2022
When the modified tongue like petal inside these flowers is triggered, normally by an insect it snaps back to trap the insect. But it can be triggered by anything touching the flower such as us touching them or bumping them, bumping them with a blade of grass etc. They will reset after some time but it is important to try and not trip the labellum or to know when this has happened as the difference between some of these species relates to position and appearance of the labellum when it is set. Mostly if they have been tripped the labellum will be back against the back of the flower but in species that have a long curved labellum it can be difficult to know in some photos. I hope this helps.
JohnBundock wrote:
   7 Feb 2022
Thanks Derek.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 29 Dec 2021 12:42 PM Recorded on
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  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height
  • True In flower

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