At the invitation of my friend, I went out to observe Lecanorchis kiusiana Tuyama. Lecanorchis kiusiana Tuyama is a type of mycoheterotrophic plant. It was growing in large numbers along the side of a mountain trail frequented by hikers, and since it was just in bloom, its cream-colored flowers were in full display. According to the "Kyoto Prefecture Red Data Book 2015", it is classified as a species on the brink of extinction, and its presence has been confirmed at only three locations within Kyoto Prefecture. Since it is an inconspicuous plant, passersby rarely notice it.
Some plants were growing in the same spots as those I saw a few years ago, while others were new growths. It is unclear whether they are connected underground.
When I dug up part of the root, I could see that the thick root, about 2 millimeters in diameter, was covered with countless fine hairs resembling root hairs. I wonder if this is how it absorbs nutrients and minerals from fungi.
At all the locations where they were growing, there was a thick layer of fallen leaves, and when I dug a little, I found fungi had formed a dense mycelium bed.
However, this caught my attention. I hadn’t noticed it during my observations last year, but this year, I noticed plants with a white, mold-like substance attached to their stems.
その正体がこれ。アオバハゴロモの幼虫です。幼虫の出す蝋物質で茎がびっしりと覆われています。この数のハゴロモに吸汁されては、果実の形成に何らかの影響があることと思われます。
This is what it turned out to be: the larvae of the Geisha distinctissima, a species of Flatidae. The stems are completely covered in a waxy substance secreted by the larvae. With this many insects feeding on the sap, it’s likely to have some effect on fruit formation.
This is what it turned out to be: the larvae of the Geisha distinctissima, a species of Flatidae. The stems are completely covered in a waxy substance secreted by the larvae. With this many insects feeding on the sap, it’s likely to have some effect on fruit formation.
2026-05-31
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