These two new arrivals appeared today on the golf course...
Bluebell, (Wahlenbergia sp I hope), and attendant Hoverfly.
Hornet Orchid, (?), Diuris sulphurea.I think both colonies were far enough off the beaten track not to get cut off in their prime by the rough's mower!
Regards to all,
Gouldiae.
Gouldiae.
Hi Gouldiae
ReplyDeleteAs per my comment on yesterday's post, our seasons are very close just now.
I have this species in flower here, now, just starting.
Your ID is correct.
Some books call them "Tiger Orchids", but the Latin name is right.
Cheers
Denis
Aah Denis,
ReplyDeleteYou are a wonderful resource - thanks. Yes, it's great fun when 'the flowering' is on. 'Where to next?
The Hornets, or sulphurea at least, are not in great number, but I don't recall seeing them on the course for a season or two, so it was good of them to come back.
Gouldiae.
Can't imagine why they call it a hornet orchid!
ReplyDeleteSun Orchids will be next, as soon as the sun comes out.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Denis
G'day Ros,
ReplyDeleteAs Denis suggests, it seems to depend which book you ID them from. I tend to use Jeanes & Backhouse, 'Wild Orchids of Victoria'. I bought it for your mother's birthday in 2007 but it sits on my shelf in the 'puter room and I lend it to her occasionally.
Love,
Dad.