Hammer orchids resemble female thyranide wasps and release a chemical signal called pheromone to deceive male thyranide wasps and accomplish pollination.Compared to food-deceiving orchids,is it more or less likely that pollen of the hammer orchid will be transferred to the flower of the same species than to the flower of a different species?

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Hammer orchids release a pheromone that specifically attracts male thyranide wasps, which increases the likelihood that pollen of the hammer orchid will be transferred to the flower of the same species rather than a different species. Food-deceiving orchids, on the other hand, may attract a wider range of pollinators which may reduce the likelihood of same-species pollination.

Hammer Orchids Resemble Female Thyranide Wasps and Release a Chemical