Rare Ghost Orchid Has Multiple Pollinators

Synopsis

In the remote swamps of Florida, researchers Carlton Ward Jr. and Mac Stone reveal that the rare ghost orchid, long believed to be pollinated solely by the giant sphinx moth, actually relies on multiple moth species for reproduction. This finding challenges previous assumptions about the ghost orchid's pollination process and suggests that the role of the giant sphinx moth may be different than previously understood. The short film, produced by Grizzly Creek Films in partnership with bioGraphic, captures this significant botanical discovery.