South East Orchid Project

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Featured sightings

Acianthus caudatus (Mayfly Orchid) at Moruya, NSW - 28 Aug 2025 by LisaH

Corunastylis superba (Superb Midge Orchid) at Bulee, NSW - 27 Feb 2025 by Tapirlord

Corunastylis striata (Eastern Hunchback Orchid) at Bundanoon, NSW - 23 Mar 2025 by RobG1

Latest sightings

Dockrillia striolata (Streaked Rock Orchid) at Buangla, NSW - Today by plants

Dockrillia pugioniformis at Mundamia, NSW - Today by plants

Dockrillia striolata (Streaked Rock Orchid) at Mundamia, NSW - Today by plants

Pterostylis nutans (Nodding Greenhood) at Moruya, NSW - 14 Sep 2025 by LisaH

Caladenia testacea (Honey Caladenia) at Bargo, NSW - 16 Sep 2025 by Snows

Caladenia carnea (Pink Fingers) at Moruya, NSW - 13 Sep 2025 by LisaH

Thelymitra ixioides (Dotted Sun Orchid) at East Lynne, NSW - 15 Sep 2025 by Csteele4

Diuris chryseopsis (Golden Moth) at Throsby, ACT - 15 Sep 2025 by JasonC

Dendrobium speciosum (Rock Lily) at Watersleigh, NSW - 14 Sep 2025 by plants

Dockrillia striolata (Streaked Rock Orchid) at Bangalee, NSW - 15 Sep 2025 by plants

Pterostylis oblonga (Coastal Maroonhood) at Guerilla Bay, NSW - 13 Sep 2025 by LisaH

Thelymitra ixioides (Dotted Sun Orchid) at Moruya, NSW - 14 Sep 2025 by LisaH

Corybas unguiculatus (Small Helmet Orchid) at Moruya, NSW - 14 Sep 2025 by LisaH

Caladenia carnea (Pink Fingers) at Moruya, NSW - 14 Sep 2025 by LisaH

Caladenia alata (Fairy Orchid) at Moruya, NSW - 14 Sep 2025 by LisaH

Caladenia hillmanii (Purple Heart Orchid) at Ulladulla, NSW - 12 Sep 2025 by Clarel

Caladenia carnea (Pink Fingers) at Ulladulla, NSW - 12 Sep 2025 by Clarel

Caladenia carnea (Pink Fingers) at Ulladulla, NSW - 12 Sep 2025 by Clarel

Caladenia hillmanii (Purple Heart Orchid) at Ulladulla, NSW - 12 Sep 2025 by Clarel

Pterostylis loganii (Logan's Tall Greenhood) at Monga, NSW - 14 Sep 2025 by MatthewFrawley

Dockrillia striolata (Streaked Rock Orchid) at Pointer Mountain, NSW - 14 Sep 2025 by Clarel

Dendrobium speciosum var. speciosum (Sydney Rock Orchid) at Porters Creek, NSW - 14 Sep 2025 by Clarel

Glossodia minor (Small Wax-lip Orchid) at Porters Creek, NSW - 14 Sep 2025 by Clarel

Chiloglottis trapeziformis (Diamond Ant Orchid) by Paul4K

Pterostylis pedunculata (Maroonhood) at Borough, NSW - 13 Sep 2025 by Paul4K

Diuris chryseopsis (Golden Moth) at Sutton, NSW - 14 Sep 2025 by Dylan93

Diuris chryseopsis (Golden Moth) at Borough, NSW - 12 Sep 2025 by Paul4K

Caladenia actensis (Canberra Spider Orchid) at Kenny, ACT - 13 Sep 2025 by RangerRiley

Caladenia carnea (Pink Fingers) at Mondayong, NSW - 13 Sep 2025 by Clarel

Caladenia fuscata (Dusky Fingers) at Ulladulla, NSW - 13 Sep 2025 by Clarel

Caladenia fuscata (Dusky Fingers) at Carwoola, NSW - 13 Sep 2025 by Csteele4

Caladenia caerulea (Blue Fingers, Blue Fairies) at Carwoola, NSW - 13 Sep 2025 by Csteele4

Caladenia catenata (White Fingers) by LisaH

Glossodia major (Wax Lip Orchid) at Moruya, NSW - 12 Sep 2025 by LisaH

Pterostylis nutans (Nodding Greenhood) at Narrawallee, NSW - 12 Sep 2025 by Clarel

Caladenia fuscata (Dusky Fingers) at Narrawallee, NSW - 12 Sep 2025 by Clarel

Caladenia carnea (Pink Fingers) at Narrawallee, NSW - 12 Sep 2025 by Clarel

Caladenia hillmanii (Purple Heart Orchid) at Narrawallee, NSW - 12 Sep 2025 by Clarel

Pterostylis pedunculata at Penrose, NSW - 12 Sep 2025 by Aussiegall

Thelymitra ixioides (Dotted Sun Orchid) at Ulladulla, NSW - 12 Sep 2025 by Clarel

Lyperanthus suaveolens (Brown Beaks) at Ulladulla, NSW - 12 Sep 2025 by Clarel

Thelymitra ixioides (Dotted Sun Orchid) at Ulladulla, NSW - 12 Sep 2025 by Clarel

Prasophyllum elatum (Tall Leek Orchid) at Ulladulla, NSW - 12 Sep 2025 by Clarel

Diuris chryseopsis (Golden Moth) at Sutton, NSW - 11 Sep 2025 by mlech

Eriochilus cucullatus (Parson's Bands) at Throsby, ACT - 11 Sep 2025 by mlech

Diplodium sp. (A Greenhood) at Throsby, ACT - 11 Sep 2025 by mlech

Diuris chryseopsis (Golden Moth) at Throsby, ACT - 11 Sep 2025 by mlech

Caladenia caerulea (Blue Fingers, Blue Fairies) at Throsby, ACT - 11 Sep 2025 by mlech

Eriochilus sp. (A Bunny Orchid) at Sutton, NSW - 11 Sep 2025 by mlech

Caladenia caerulea (Blue Fingers, Blue Fairies) at Googong, NSW - 7 Sep 2025 by anaqbn

Caladenia fuscata (Dusky Fingers) at Bombay, NSW - 9 Sep 2025 by MatthewFrawley

Caladenia fuscata (Dusky Fingers) at Bombay, NSW - 9 Sep 2025 by MatthewFrawley

Caladenia fuscata (Dusky Fingers) at Bombay, NSW - 9 Sep 2025 by MatthewFrawley

Caladenia caerulea (Blue Fingers, Blue Fairies) at Bombay, NSW - 9 Sep 2025 by MatthewFrawley

Caladenia caerulea (Blue Fingers, Blue Fairies) at Carwoola, NSW - 7 Sep 2025 by Csteele4

Caladenia caerulea (Blue Fingers, Blue Fairies) at Karabar, NSW - 6 Sep 2025 by Clarel

Pterostylis curta (Blunt Greenhood) at Araluen, NSW - 6 Sep 2025 by Liam.m

Cymbidium suave (Snake Orchid) at Hill Top, NSW - 3 Sep 2025 by Aussiegall

Glossodia major (Wax Lip Orchid) at Hackett, ACT - 5 Sep 2025 by petersan

Caladenia actensis (Canberra Spider Orchid) by petersan

Cyrtostylis reniformis (Common Gnat Orchid) by Paul4K

Pterostylis pedunculata (Maroonhood) at Borough, NSW - 3 Sep 2025 by Paul4K

Caleana major (Large Duck Orchid) by Paul4K

Caladenia fuscata (Dusky Fingers) at Borough, NSW - 1 Sep 2025 by Paul4K

Caladenia caerulea (Blue Fingers, Blue Fairies) at Borough, NSW - 1 Sep 2025 by Paul4K

Caladenia caerulea (Blue Fingers, Blue Fairies) at Lower Borough, NSW - 4 Sep 2025 by SandraH

Caladenia caerulea (Blue Fingers, Blue Fairies) at Goulburn, NSW - 4 Sep 2025 by trevorpreston

Pterostylis oblonga (Coastal Maroonhood) at Denhams Beach, NSW - 3 Sep 2025 by Csteele4

Acianthus fornicatus (Pixie-caps) at Broulee, NSW - 3 Sep 2025 by Csteele4

Caladenia carnea (Pink Fingers) at Broulee, NSW - 3 Sep 2025 by Csteele4

Corybas (genus) (Helmet Orchid) by Csteele4

Acianthus fornicatus (Pixie-caps) by Csteele4

Pterostylis nutans (Nodding Greenhood) at Broulee, NSW - 3 Sep 2025 by Csteele4

Hymenochilus muticus (Midget Greenhood) at Karabar, NSW - 4 Sep 2025 by Youspy

Pterostylis curta (Blunt Greenhood) at Brogo, NSW - 31 Aug 2025 by RichardBomford

Caladenia caerulea (Blue Fingers, Blue Fairies) at Kingsdale, NSW - 1 Sep 2025 by trevorpreston

Corybas unguiculatus (Small Helmet Orchid) at Moruya, NSW - 28 Aug 2025 by LisaH

Acianthus caudatus (Mayfly Orchid) at Moruya, NSW - 28 Aug 2025 by LisaH

Pterostylis concinna (Trim Greenhood) at Mittagong, NSW - 26 Aug 2025 by Curiosity

Pterostylis pedunculata (Maroonhood) at Monga, NSW - 27 Aug 2025 by Csteele4

Pterostylis loganii (Logan's Tall Greenhood) at Monga, NSW - 20 Aug 2025 by Csteele4

Sarcochilus hillii (Morrison's Tree-orchid, or Myrtle Bells) at Bermagui, NSW - 17 Aug 2025 by plants

Plectorrhiza tridentata (Tangle Orchid) at Coolagolite, NSW - 17 Aug 2025 by plants

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Discussion

Tapirlord wrote:

16 Sep 2025

C.fimbriata likely

Corybas (genus)

Tapirlord wrote:

15 Sep 2025

This species extends the flowering stem following fertilization; a strategy to increase seed disperal.

Corybas unguiculatus

Tapirlord wrote:

14 Sep 2025

Doesn't appear to have the upturned galea of Pt.oblonga

Pterostylis pedunculata

RobG1 wrote:

9 Sep 2025

They are certainly going off at the moment :)

Caladenia caerulea

Tapirlord wrote:

7 Sep 2025

Good find!

Pterostylis curta

Significant sightings

Calochilus paludosus

Species Richness Score (SRS)

275

Land area

7.84M
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Clarel 46
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RobG1 17
LisaH 15
Csteele4 13
Paul4K 9
mlech 8
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