Corallorhiza odontorhiza [pollination & insect interaction]

A close up of the flower of Autumn Coralroot Orchid [Corallorhiza odontorhiza]. These orchids are myo-heterophis meaning they produce little or no chlorphyll and do not photosynthesize for energy instead they rely on mycorrhizal fungi for nutrition. These flowers are amost always closed and are self pollinating. Notice the ovary is starting to swell with seeds. Dauphin County, Pa. 8-16-25

Long Jawed Orb Weaver [Tetragnathidae] hunting on Autumn Coralroot [Corallorhiza odontorhiza]. Dauphin County, Pa. 9-5-21.

Long Jawed Orb Weaver [Tetragnathidae] hunting on Autumn Coralroot [Corallorhiza odontorhiza]. Dauphin County, Pa. 9-5-21.

Long Jawed Orb Weaver [Tetragnathidae] hunting on Autumn Coralroot [Corallorhiza odontorhiza]. Dauphin County, Pa. 9-5-21.

Long Jawed Orb Weaver [Tetragnathidae] and Mabel's Orchard Orbweaver [Leucauge venusta] hunting on Autumn Coralroot [Corallorhiza odontorhiza]. Dauphin County, Pa. 9-5-21.

Long Jawed Orb Weaver [Tetragnathidae] hunting on Autumn Coralroot [Corallorhiza odontorhiza]. Dauphin County, Pa. 9-5-21.