Image: Chiloglottis formicifera

Chiloglottis formicifera orchid.

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© Australian Museum

Common name:

Ant orchid

Scientific name:

Chiloglottis formicifera

Additional information

The flower shape can be so restricting that a certain type of behaviour maybe required to access the pollen. Many orchids mimic the shape of their pollinators in order to attract them.

Last Updated: 12 September 2011

Tags pollination, flower shape, insects, invertebrates, orchid, mimicking,