I wonder if those huge “jars” full of liquid could do anything with polarized light? Many insect can detect certain surfaces due to the polarization of it. If there is a watery surface inside an open pitcher of the plant is producing water-like polarization on that location – how would this correlate with its trapping success? I mean some insects might have learned how to recognize these traps despite all other attractive features of it.
About 20 years ago I had a Nepenthes alata, I loved to look into the pitchers each day searching for an insect fallen into the traps. But mostly I had to catch some flies outside my flat for feeding the plant because there was not too much inside.
I love the music to this video.
I wonder if those huge “jars” full of liquid could do anything with polarized light? Many insect can detect certain surfaces due to the polarization of it. If there is a watery surface inside an open pitcher of the plant is producing water-like polarization on that location – how would this correlate with its trapping success? I mean some insects might have learned how to recognize these traps despite all other attractive features of it.
About 20 years ago I had a Nepenthes alata, I loved to look into the pitchers each day searching for an insect fallen into the traps. But mostly I had to catch some flies outside my flat for feeding the plant because there was not too much inside.
waiting in vain for this to be available on DVD in the US…
How truly facsinating. I love pitcher plants ,but have never seen one that size.I would love a few of those in my garden.