N. truncata tendril tips and traps

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N. truncata tendril tips and traps Nov 3, 2021 20:23:25 GMT Admin, corky, and 2 more like this

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Post by dvg on Nov 3, 2021 20:23:25 GMT

Not much to see from the newest leaf yet.

The previous leaf has a better start on its trap making production line.

They're kinda adorable whilst they're still in their larval stage.

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dvg God A bug a day keeps that hunger at bay Posts: 1,623	N. truncata tendril tips and traps Nov 11, 2021 5:51:24 GMT fredg, corky, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dvg on Nov 11, 2021 5:51:24 GMT Hollow cheeked and hungry...it's time for this fella to inflate and feast. And take a gander at this newest tendril tip to hatch. dvg
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dvg God A bug a day keeps that hunger at bay Posts: 1,623	N. truncata tendril tips and traps Nov 12, 2021 6:25:09 GMT fredg, corky, and 2 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dvg on Nov 12, 2021 6:25:09 GMT The petiole from the goose-neck above, in this thread. dvg
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dvg God A bug a day keeps that hunger at bay Posts: 1,623	N. truncata tendril tips and traps Feb 11, 2022 19:52:25 GMT fredg, corky, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dvg on Feb 11, 2022 19:52:25 GMT These truncata pitchers look quite gaunt, like dessicated bug husks, before they inflate. dvg
	Olde CP nuts never die - they just recommit themselves...

dvg God A bug a day keeps that hunger at bay Posts: 1,623	N. truncata tendril tips and traps Feb 22, 2022 18:24:45 GMT fredg and stevebooth like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dvg on Feb 22, 2022 18:24:45 GMT This developing trap while getting bigger, at now over 3-½" tall, still has some filling out to do. dvg
	Olde CP nuts never die - they just recommit themselves...

dvg God A bug a day keeps that hunger at bay Posts: 1,623	N. truncata tendril tips and traps Feb 23, 2022 18:23:51 GMT fredg, corky, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dvg on Feb 23, 2022 18:23:51 GMT A closer look at these hairy appendages near the top of this inflating truncata trap. dvg
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corky God Posts: 1,008	N. truncata tendril tips and traps Feb 23, 2022 20:24:37 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by corky on Feb 23, 2022 20:24:37 GMT Looks like it could be a big un, I'll stay tuned

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N. truncata tendril tips and traps Feb 23, 2022 21:18:11 GMT

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Post by dvg on Feb 23, 2022 21:18:11 GMT

Feb 23, 2022 20:24:37 GMT corky said:

Looks like it could be big un, I'll stay tuned

Hopefully you're right Corky and those appendages are like the points on a trophy deer's massive rack...

...or maybe just a starter rack in this case.

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Last Edit: Feb 23, 2022 21:21:52 GMT by dvg

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corky God Posts: 1,008	N. truncata tendril tips and traps Feb 24, 2022 17:29:25 GMT dvg likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by corky on Feb 24, 2022 17:29:25 GMT

dvg God A bug a day keeps that hunger at bay Posts: 1,623	N. truncata tendril tips and traps Mar 4, 2022 21:20:29 GMT fredg, corky, and 2 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dvg on Mar 4, 2022 21:20:29 GMT This is the newest tendril tip And that last trap has gotten fatter, and might be dining on some insects soon... dvg
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