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Sea daffodil / lily (Pancratium maritimum) flowers open in late afternoon and remain open overnight
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Sea daffodil / lily (Pancratium maritimum) flowers open in late afternoon and remain open overnight
Sea daffodil / lily (Pancratium maritimum) flowers open in late afternoon and remain open overnight, coinciding with the flight times of the Convolvulus hawkmoth (Herse convolvuli) its pollinator, Umbria, Italy
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Nature's Night Owls - Sea Daffodils and Convolvulus Hawkmoths Dance Under the Umbrian Moonlight!
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. In this enchanting snapshot captured by Paul Harcourt Davies, we witness a mesmerizing spectacle of nature's nocturnal performers. The delicate Sea Daffodil flowers, also known as Pancratium maritimum, unveil their pristine white petals in the late afternoon, just as the sun begins its descent over the picturesque beaches of Umbria, Italy. But these ethereal blooms hold a secret that only nightfall can reveal! As darkness cloaks the landscape, these dainty lilies remain wide open throughout the night. Why? Because they have an exclusive rendezvous planned with their pollinator partner-in-crime – the Convolvulus Hawkmoth! Like two stars perfectly aligned in nature's grand ballet, these fascinating creatures synchronize their flight times with the opening of Sea Daffodil flowers. With grace and precision under moonlit skies, these hawkmoths flutter from one bloom to another, diligently transferring pollen along their journey. As you gaze at this image from Nature Picture Library's collection catalogued as "Sea daffodil / lily (Pancratium maritimum) flowers open in late afternoon and remain open overnight" let your imagination take flight alongside these extraordinary beings. Feel yourself transported to a world where evening sunsets meet fragrant blossoms and where harmony between plants and pollinators creates a symphony of life
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