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Phalaenopsis (/ ˌ f æ l ɪ ˈ n ɒ p s ɪ s /), also known as moth orchids, [2] is a genus of about seventy species of plants in the family Orchidaceae.Orchids in this genus are monopodial epiphytes or lithophytes with long, coarse roots, short, leafy stems and long-lasting, flat flowers arranged in a flowering stem that often branches near the end.
Most orchid species lack endosperm in their seed and must enter symbiotic relationships with various mycorrhizal basidiomyceteous fungi that provide them the necessary nutrients to germinate, so almost all orchid species are mycoheterotrophic during germination and reliant upon fungi to complete their lifecycles.
Eufriesea purpurata is a species of eusocial orchid bee common in northeastern South America, particularly in the Amazon basin. [1] [2] It is an important pollinator of various wild plants, and it is noted for its attraction to various synthetic compounds used by humans, including some insecticides.
For example, habitats with Yucca guatemalensis provide good conditions for this species. [2] The snails are mostly found in soil litter and on plants up to 8 feet in height in areas of secondary growth and tree plantations. [3] The ideal collection time is after rainfall. [3] This species is considered an important orchid pest. [3]
Ophrys bombyliflora is one of the orchid species that attracts insects through the strategy of sexual deception: its labellum mimics the females of its pollinator. Many orchids employ various deceptive tactics to attract pollinators by mimicking scents, shapes, colors, or movements associated with resources of interest to the pollinators ...
Stethopachys formosa, the orchid beetle or dendrobium beetle, is an Australian insect found in northern New South Wales, Northern Territory and Queensland. [2] They cannot survive in colder climates, and they do not appear in Southern states. [3] This insect feeds on the flowers and leaves of orchids, often causing damage to cultivated plants. [4]
Is it just us or does every season seem to involve a new, special pest to contend with? Good news: Our expert-informed list of common house bugs—featuring information on how to identify them and ...
Ophrys insectifera, the fly orchid, is a species of orchid and the type species of the genus Ophrys. It is remarkable as an example of the use of sexually deceptive pollination and floral mimicry, as well as a highly selective and highly evolved plant–pollinator relationship.