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Black-stripe greenhood (Pterostylis melagramma), a small terrestrial greenhood orchid. The labelum (tongue) flips up when touched to hold the insect inside longer and make sure it gets fully covered in pollen.
Dry sclerophyl bushland.
Spotted on Aug 23, 2008
Submitted on Jan 3, 2011
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