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Chilloglottis trapeziformis
Colony forming orchid, approx. 8cm tall, with a pair of opposing leaves. Threatened in the Melbourne area. As for other Chiloglottis sp. this one attracts male wasp's using pheromones for pollination. Pic 4 shows the flower covered in Red Legged Earth Mite, the mite is a agricultural pest that invades disturbed bushland especially when Cape Weed is present. Asteraceae and Fabaceae are particularly vulnerable to Red Legged Earth Mite attack.
Grassy Valley Forest
Spotted on Aug 12, 2015
Submitted on Aug 12, 2015
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