Raises a question about a statement in Orchids; his observations differ.
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Raises a question about a statement in Orchids; his observations differ.
Is confirmed about the bending of the fly orchid pollinia. [See "Fertilisation of orchids", Collected papers 2: 141.]
Thanks THF for correcting the error in Orchids.
Asks him to find out what insects visit the fly orchid and for what purpose.