Insects prepare for a sticky death! Ear Sundews (Drosera Auriculata) are ready for lots of insects to feed them as the Spring weather warms up.

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Sundews grow in woodlands with poor soil. They suck the juices out of their victims, and get the minerals lacking in the soil.

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Size: 4256px × 2832px
Location: Hochkins Ridge Flora Reserve in Croydon North, Victoria, Australia
Photo credit: © GPNaturePhotos / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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