Platanthera dilatata [pollination & insect intaction]

Platanthera dilatata [pollination & insect interaction]

Platanthera dilatata showing both anther sacs are empty of pollinia and the pollinia on the right has been pulled from its anther sac by an unknown insect. New York. 6-13-23

This wonderfully camouflaged Crab Spider [Misumena vatia] has captured a Hoverfly [Syrphus ribesii], on a White Bog Candle Orchid [Platanthera dilatata]. New York. 6-13-25. The Hoverfly is a known pollinator for P. dilatata.

This wonderfully camouflaged Crab Spider [Misumena vatia] has captured a Deer Fly on a White Bog Candle Orchid [Platanthera dilatata]. New York. 6-13-25

A beautifully camoufladed Golden Crab Spider [Misumean vatia] hunting and catching an unknown moth on Platanthera dilatata. Coos County, Pa. 7-9-22

A beautifully camoufladed Golden Crab Spider [Misumean vatia] hunting on Platanthera dilatata. Coos County, Pa. 7-3-22

A beautifully colored Goldenrod Crab Spider [Misumena vatia] hunting and catching a Bumblebee [Bombis] on Platanthera dilatata. Coos County, N.H. 7-9-22

Unknown spider hunting on Platanthera dilatata. Coos County, Pa. 7-11-15