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Drymonia serrulata Epyphite plant. The flower petals had very tiny animals which I could not figure out whether they were worms, larvae or very small insects of some sort. I suspect the plant may be sweet or contain another type of attractant molecules that these animals crave.<br />
Habitat:<br />
National Park Arenal V. Costa Rica,Drymonia serrulata,Geotagged,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Drymonia serrulata

Epyphite plant. The flower petals had very tiny animals which I could not figure out whether they were worms, larvae or very small insects of some sort. I suspect the plant may be sweet or contain another type of attractant molecules that these animals crave.
Habitat:
National Park Arenal V.

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Drymonia serrulata is a flowering plant found throughout most of tropical America.

Similar species: Lamiales
Species identified by Martin Lagerwey
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Uploaded Aug 7, 2016. Captured Apr 13, 2014 18:15 in Av 319A, Alajuela, La Fortuna, Costa Rica.
  • XZ-1
  • f/2.5
  • 1/160s
  • ISO100
  • 6mm