Re: Trapping of insects.

From: Kris Kopicki (krisk@camtech.net.au)
Date: Thu Feb 10 2000 - 22:06:00 PST


Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2000 16:36:00 +1030
From: Kris Kopicki <krisk@camtech.net.au>
To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com
Message-Id: <aabcdefg415$foo@default>
Subject: Re: Trapping of insects.


> One point many seem to be missing with this subject is the viscosity of the
> sticky fluid in nature.
> As with the different Drosera here in West Australia in nature the fluid is
> far more viscous than any plants grown in cultivation with extra humidity.
> In the cultivated versions of any species the fluid will be "watered down"
> compared to in situ and this would allow for capture of larger insect.
> Plants grown in terrariums with very high humidity compared to nature
> would be inefficient in prey capture due to the thin fluid.

Hi,

I'd agree with that. I keep my pygmy drosera hot and relatively dry, and
they have no problems catching moths and butterflys which are often much
bigger than the plants.

regards,

Kris



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