Biddy-four-legs

Description:

Stylidiaceae: Stylidium emarginatum Trigger plantThis is a series of two photos. This photo shows the flower from the top with its trigger set waiting for an insect to land to feed on nectar. Once the insect lands in the correct place, the sensitive trigger flies over, hitting the insect on its back, depositing pollen.The other photo shows the plant's labellum, a special part which helps to align the trigger to sit in its correct position.Size: Approx 1 cm (< 1/2 inch)Note: There are over 300 Stylidium species in Western Australia. Many of them are unnamed.