Fly-mimicking orchid flower (Telipogon peruvianus)
Pseudocopulatory mimicry – Involves false or dumb-mating, in which a plant mimics the opposite sex of a pollinator (through appearance or scent), instigating fruitless-intercourse, through which pollen is transferred to the pollinator. Several false attempts ensures pollination.
Thanks to Marco Gaiani for the ID.
Photo from mindo cloud forest, Ecuador.
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Fly-mimicking orchid flower (Telipogon peruvianus)
Pseudocopulatory mimicry – Involves false or dumb-mating, in which a plant mimics the opposite sex of a pollinator (through appearance or scent), instigating fruitless-intercourse, through which pollen is transferred to the pollinator. Several false attempts ensures pollination.
Thanks to Marco Gaiani for the ID.
Photo from mindo cloud forest, Ecuador.
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Uploaded on November 14, 2016
Taken on November 12, 2016