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Posted: August 1, 2015
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A macro capture of two green flies that have been attracted by the pestilent smell of this giant Stapelia flower;
Stapelias are strange succulent plants native to the deserts of South Africa. The extremely large, starfish-shaped flowers of Stapelia gigantea are pale yellow with reddish stripes.
The flowers give off a pestilent smell that attracts flies. As they buzz from flower to flower, flies collect pollen and transport it to the next plant, thereby ensuring the successful pollination of this species. The flower?s putrid smell and hairy, leathery texture mimic the rotting flesh of a dead animal.
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by supergold Interested in this? Contact The Artist
Stapelias are strange succulent plants native to the deserts of South Africa. The extremely large, starfish-shaped flowers of Stapelia gigantea are pale yellow with reddish stripes.
The flowers give off a pestilent smell that attracts flies. As they buzz from flower to flower, flies collect pollen and transport it to the next plant, thereby ensuring the successful pollination of this species. The flower?s putrid smell and hairy, leathery texture mimic the rotting flesh of a dead animal.
ALWAYS INTERESTED TO READ YOUR COMMENTS
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