Broad lipped spider orchid
Thanks to my friend Colin I now know this is a Caladenia applanata subsp applanata, or broad lipped spider orchid.
It was found at the roadside at the edge of a noted wildflower area within sight and sound of the Indian Ocean at Cowaramup Bay in the far south west of Western Australia. It was sharing a small patch of ground with the Forest Mantis orchid I posted a few hours ago.
Camera Sony Alpha 350 dslr
50mm Sigma macro lens with polarising filter
f5.6 at 1/250 sec
hand held
Broad lipped spider orchid belongs to the following groups:
Australian Native Orchids, Australian Native Plants-2 per day, DSLR Users Only - 1/24 - Camera & Lens In Description Please., Endangered or Vulnerable Plants, Nature's Wonders, Only Orchids!, The true beauty and WA Red Bubbles Available for sale asGreeting Cards
Elaine Teague
This is a beautiful shot Peter. So sharp and great dof. A fave for me, but sorry I can’t identify it.
georgieboy98 replied
Very kind of you Elaine and I also appreciate the fave. I THINK it’s a Carousel orchid but, having been corrected a couple of times already I am hoping for an expert opinion! LOL
Tainia Finlay
I’m no expert sadly but I do know a lovely capture when I see one. What a gorgeous orchid Peter! Good luck with the name. Hugs, Tai xx
georgieboy98 replied
Very many thanks Tainia and I am hoping to have a definite name for it very soon. Hugs, Peter
kalaryder
Don’t know either, but it is an abolutely gorgeous orchid. Well spotted
georgieboy98 replied
Thanks Mik. I was just stepping back from having photographed the Forest Mantis orchid when, out of habit, I glanced down at where I was about to put my clumsy feet and there it was! I had been so hooked on getting to the Mantis that I missed seeing this one altogether!
Adrian Paul
This looks even better large. It is a very sharp shot of a beautiful orchid.
georgieboy98 replied
Very many thanks Adrian – and to think I very nearly trod on it! That would have been a tragedy but made me wonder just how many orchids DO get trampled on by people like us!
Stephen Williams
heberles, king, or jarrah spider orchid- all bloody similar and I always have trouble splitting them. I would be thinking a heberles- but can’t 100%
georgieboy98 replied
This was in coastal heathland so heberles or king would both fill the bill. I got a king a few days earlier, though, and studying them side by side there are several differences. Thanks for your help mate and I might have another one for you shortly! LOL \
Regards,
Peter
Marita Sutherlin
Well, I am glad there are plenty of people on the site that know what they are doing…glad you got help because I was, as always, clueless :D!!!
georgieboy98 replied
LOL Our wild orchids are a precious commodity and they’re the first things we all look out for when the season starts. In our state’s south west alone there are some 350 different species, some of which are almost impossible to tell apart. So orchid spotting is a popular pastime and one of the joys of RB is that there’s always someone willing to help with identification. This has been a good season for me as I’ve found several that I had never seen before, thanks largely to some summer bushfires that promoted a lot of spring growth. (Now THAT was a longer reply than I had anticipated!! LOL) Peter
Colin12
OK Peter this is Caladenia applanata subsp applanata.
Regards Colin
georgieboy98
Many thanks Colin. That’s a Broad lipped Spider I believe. I’m very grateful to you – would never have guessed that one.
Regards, Peter
kalaryder
Featured in Endangered or Vulnerable Plants Group
georgieboy98
Very many thanks once again Mik. That’s my 4th feature today which is a record for me! If I send you a photo shortly I wonder if you would be able to identify it for me? It’s a banksia like flower but is green. I’ve sent it to Kevin at the Banksia Farm, where I took it, but have not yet had a reply.