Diuris pardina at Medway.

I went a few weeks ago to a favourite spot at Medway, south-west from Berrima. There were no Orchids in evidence then, alas.

I tried again today, and found lots and lots of Diuris pardina in flower. The little yellow ears were waving everywhere, in the strong wind blowing today.

My Blogging colleague Martin reported on this plant seen at 6-mile TSR, near Bungendore, a few days ago. I have previously seen them at Goulburn, on Governor's Hill.

Diuris pardina from front, and side of  a second flower

Diuris pardina - flat creamy ears, lateral sepals twisted under flower

Note the fine spots on the rear of the "ears" of Diuris pardina

Here is a comparative image of Diuris maculata (left)  
and Diuris pardina (on right).

Diuris maculata and Diuris pardina

Note the clearer yellow colour on D. maculata, and the fewer spots behind the "ears" (see image two-above for that feature).

I have previously posted better images of this species, from Goulburn. I hope to get back there to try to get cleaner photos, on the weekend when the weather improves.