Acianthus pusillus [Small Mosquito Orchid]

[DaveO]

Oldfield, D. 2021. Acianthus pusillus  D.L. Jones (Orchidaceae) Small Mosquito Orchid. Flowers photographed in visible and ultraviolet light. LINK

 

Maldon, Victoria, Australia

2 May 2021

Australian Native Wildflower as Garden Specimen

 

Comment

Acianthus pusillus is endemic in Eastern Australia where it is widespread and common from coast to ranges growing in a wide range of forested and heathy habitats.

 

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: DO67088

 

Ultraviolet Light: Nikon D750 Full Spectrum Modification, Nikon Rayfact PF10545 MF-UV 105 mm f/4.5 lens, Nissin Di866 Mark II flash, 1/200 s @ f/16 ISO 200, Baader UV-Pass Filter.

Image Reference: DO67094

 

Ultraviolet Induced Visible Fluorescence: Nikon D750 Full Spectrum Modification, Nikon Rayfact PF10545 MF-UV 105 mm f/4.5 lens with Baader UV/IR Cut Filter, Nichia NCSU033A UV-LED with Baader UV-Pass Filter, 10.0 s @ f/16 ISO 1600.

Image Reference: DO67095

 

 

Reference:

 Jones, D.L. A Complete Guide to Native Orchids of Australia, third edition, 2021, Reed New Holland, p. 46

 

Published 3 November 2021.

[colinbm]

Nice photos Dave, the UVIVF looks like it gave you some trouble.