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Mycomya sp. (genus) Yesterday RobG1

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The fungus gnat already had several pollinia stuck to its back. It was trying to mate with the orchid's labellum and ended up triggering the labellum and getting flung into the hood of the orchid. Thanks to Ned for locating the colony of Pterostylis hispidula

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HelenCross wrote:
   Yesterday
Awesome captures!
RobG1 wrote:
   Yesterday
Thanks. It was lucky timing.

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  • Pterostylis hispidula Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • True Insect on a flower

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