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Thread: Did I mention that the purple tree orchid is a wasp magnet?

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    Did I mention that the purple tree orchid is a wasp magnet?

    Did I mention that the purple tree orchid is a wasp magnet?

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    Re: Did I mention that the purple tree orchid is a wasp magnet?

    Good capture.

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    Re: Did I mention that the purple tree orchid is a wasp magnet?

    Quote Originally Posted by Shadowman View Post
    Good capture.
    I don't often get the wee beasties eating.

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    Re: Did I mention that the purple tree orchid is a wasp magnet?

    Another good angle, Brian; but it still looks like a fly to me!

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    Re: Did I mention that the purple tree orchid is a wasp magnet?

    Quote Originally Posted by Geoff F View Post
    ....but it still looks like a fly to me!
    Just wait until the sucker stings you.....

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    Re: Did I mention that the purple tree orchid is a wasp magnet?

    Quote Originally Posted by Geoff F View Post
    Another good angle, Brian; but it still looks like a fly to me!
    okay I posted this pic on the other post. I suppose one way to find out is to go out and see if they will sting me. But maybe I just do a web search on wasp mimics?

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    Re: Did I mention that the purple tree orchid is a wasp magnet?

    Geoff, I see what you mean about the antennae. In a wasp they are relatively long and curved. These are shortish and straighter. But until I can find proof positive that these aren't wasps i will walk softly.
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