Pterostylis acuminata
Sharp or Pointed Greenhood

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Photographed in far East Victoria.

These were recently identified as Pterostylis acuminata
 by a friend and it is the first time they have been seen in Victoria.
It's always interesting to watch nature - in the 4 photos above we see (1) the mosquito land on the orchid, (2) approach the sinus (3) enter the flower and (4) come out with the pollen on its head - ready to pollinate another orchid.

 

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