DaveO Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Oldfield, D. 2020. Diuris chryseopsis D.L. Jones (Orchidaceae).Golden Moths. Flowers photographed in visible and ultraviolet light. https://www.ultravioletphotography.com/content/index.php/topic/3791-diuris-chryseopsis-golden-moths/ Grampians Gariwerd National Park, Victoria, Australia3 October 2018Australian Native Wildflower SynonymsDiuris pedunculata R. Br.Diuris lanceolata Lindl. CommentDiuris chryseopsis is a tuberous herb which was first formally described by David Jones in 1998. It is found in New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria where it is widespread and common. Visible Light: Nikon D750 Full Spectrum Modification, Nikon Rayfact PF10545 MF-UV 105 mm f/4.5 lens, Metz 15 MS-1 flash, 1/200 s @ f/16 ISO 200, Baader UV/IR Cut Filter.Image Reference: DO65732 Ultraviolet Light: Nikon D750 Full Spectrum Modification, Nikon Rayfact PF10545 MF-UV 105 mm f/4.5 lens, Nissin Di866 Mark II flash, 1/200s @ f/16 ISO 200, Baader UV-Pass Filter.Image Reference: DO65734 References:Jones, D. & B. A Field Guide to the Native Orchids of Southern Australia, Bloomings Books, 2000, p. 107 Published 20 March 2020 Link to comment
Andrea B. Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 I looked past the Orchidiceae label and first thought this was some kind of Iris flower. But it is a yellow orchid. With quite a distinctive UV-dark blotch.Nice one, Dave! Link to comment
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