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We had traveled 4 hours to find this particular orchid, I had GPS data so it should be easy, we thought!  We parked and started down the nearest track, no science yet, just out strolling to unwind for a few minutes. 

About 20m into the track we noticed a Small Spider orchid, ah! this is a good omen.  We walked on a few more meters and the Eastern Spider showed itself - no need for GPS data, they seemed to be everywhere.

Photographed at the Wonthaggi Heathlands.

Details (Vic):

Flowering:  Flowering August - October, mainly between August to September.

Size: Up to 20cm tall,  flowers -  usually 1or 2, to 40mm across

Position:  Few locations, mainly far western Victoria, Little Desert.

Endemic, Vulnerable.

Previously:  Caladenia fragrantissima subsp. orientalis