Phragmipedium andreettae, in situ

[D-novice]

This is on a cliff/mountainside in the Anchicaya River Basin, maybe a few hundred meters above the river.

The Anchicaya is one of the most biodiverse locales in the most biodiverse bioregion, the Choco, in the second most biodiverse country, Colombia, in the world.

My host pointed out that because of the 60 year civil war and the guerillas occupying the forests and parks for so long, there are huge swaths of uncatalogued territory. Colombia might eventually take the mantle of most biodiverse - if it is not all developed to death before the biologists get there.

Anyway - on with the show:


Can you spot it?

Phragmipedium andreettae


Phrag andreettae, Anchicaya


andreettae

 

[D-novice]

Anchicaya


view from highway; river is in the valley


path to river and Phrag locale


Rio Anchicaya

 

[D-novice]

Phrag and Friend

OK, if this doesn't make you smile, you and I have nothing in common :rollhappy:


Guardian Angel


Home Security System


Don't mess with Phrag


Spidey Sense


Don't make me come over there!

 

[JAB]

Awesome pics!! Thank you! Keep 'em coming!!!!!

 

[Dandrobium]

Second that! Great job, many thanks!

 

[SlipperFan]

Interesting how it can survive in such a competitive habitat.

 

[suzyquec]

Breathtaking photos thank you for sharing them.

 

[eteson]

great pictures!!
the spider in the second flower was waiting for the pollinator

 

[Phrag-Plus]

Outstanding pictures! Thanks for sharing!

 

[Spaph]

Just awesome, a trip of a lifetime you must have had! Thanks for sharing, I can't believe there are more species still to come!

 

[monocotman]

Great photos, thanks,
David

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

A slipper with a protector inside! I'm definitely smiling

 

[Hamlet]

Very interesting, and great photos! Thanks for sharing.

 

[blondie]

Wonderful bet it was an amazing experiamce fantastic pics love the ones with the spider in the lip.

 

[NYEric]

Cool. Thanks for sharing. Maybe one day...

 

[abax]

I'm more than smiling; I'm laughing out loud at the home security system. Very clever spider and sooo convenient
for the orchid. Outstanding. That place is crazy lush.

 

[eaborne]

Awesome pictures!