Cyrtostylis robusta [Large Gnat Orchid]

[DaveO]

Oldfield, D. 2022. Cyrtostylis robusta D.L. Jones & M.A. Clem. (Orchidaceae) Large Gnat Orchid. Flowers photographed in visible and ultraviolet light.  LINK

 

Maldon, Victoria, Australia 

28 August 2016 

Australian Native Wildflower as Garden Specimen 

 

Comment 

Cyrtostylis robusta is widespread and locally common in coastal and inland areas of Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia.  This specimen was grown from tubers supplied by Nesbitt’s Orchids of South Australia. 

 

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: DO3139 

 

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: DO63141 

 

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: DO63142 

 

References: 

 

Jones, D.L. (2006) A complete guide to native orchids of Australia including the island territories. Frenchs Forest, N.S.W. : New Holland. p 53. ISBN 1877069124. 

 

Published 8 February 2022. 

[colinbm]

Good oh....you'll be handing out steak knives soon Dave....