This group contains 3 subspecies. Plants are similar in shape to White Spider Orchids but have smaller flowers with greenish yellow petals and sepals. The Darting Spider Orchid, C. uliginosa subsp. uliginosa has a red-tipped labellum, whereas the other two sub species do not.
Caladenia uliginosa subsp. uliginosa - Darting Spider Orchid
The Darting Spider Orchid is the 'normal' subspecies and is easily distinguished as it is the only subspecies that has a red-tipped labellum. It is found in winter wet areas and along creek lines. Its distribution is mainly along the western edge of the Wheatbelt between Perth and Albany. This orchid frequently hybridises with the White Spider Orchid and the resulting hybrids are often more common than the Darting Spider Orchid parent. The hybrids resemble white spider orchids but have a red-tipped labellum. The hybrids in this section are marked as unknown as the presumed Darting Spider Orchid parent was not found in the same area. This may be due to the later flowering period of the Darting Spider Orchid.
Caladenia uliginosa subsp. uliginosa - Darting Spider Orchid
Caladenia uliginosa subsp. uliginosa - Darting Spider Orchid
Caladenia uliginosa subsp. uliginosa - Darting Spider Orchid
Caladenia uliginosa subsp. uliginosa - Darting Spider Orchid
Caladenia longicauda x - Unknown hybrid
Caladenia longicauda x - Unknown hybrid
Caladenia longicauda x - Unknown hybrid
Caladenia longicauda x - Unknown hybrid
Caladenia longicauda x - Unknown hybrid
Caladenia longicauda x - Unknown hybrid
Caladenia longicauda x - Unknown hybrid
Caladenia longicauda x - Unknown hybrid
Caladenia longicauda x - Unknown Hybrid
Caladenia uliginosa x - Unknown Darting Spider Orchid Hybrid
Caladenia longicauda x - Unknown Hybrid
Caladenia longicauda x - Unknown Hybrid
Caladenia longicauda x - Unknown Hybrid
Caladenia longicauda x - Unknown Hybrid
Caladenia longicauda x - Unknown Hybrid
Caladenia uliginosa subsp. candicans - Northern Darting Spider Orchid
The Northern Darting Spider Orchid is much the same as the Darting Spider Orchid, the only difference is the lack of a red-tipped labellum. It is found mainly in the northern part of the distribution of the Darting Spider Orchid (hence its common name). It inhabits similar habitat, winter wet flats and creeklines.
Caladenia uliginosa subsp. candicans - Northern Darting Spider Orchid
Caladenia uliginosa subsp. candicans - Northern Darting Spider Orchid
Caladenia uliginosa subsp. candicans - Northern Darting Spider Orchid
Caladenia uliginosa subsp. candicans - Northern Darting Spider Orchid
Caladenia uliginosa subsp. candicans - Northern Darting Spider Orchid
Caladenia uliginosa subsp. candicans - Northern Darting Spider Orchid
Caladenia uliginosa subsp. candicans - Northern Darting Spider Orchid
Caladenia uliginosa subsp. candicans - Northern Darting Spider Orchid
Caladenia uliginosa subsp. candicans - Northern Darting Spider Orchid
Caladenia uliginosa subsp. candicans - Northern Darting Spider Orchid
Caladenia uliginosa subsp. candicans - Northern Darting Spider Orchid
Caladenia uliginosa subsp. candicans - Northern Darting Spider Orchid
Caladenia uliginosa subsp. candicans - Northern Darting Spider Orchid
Caladenia uliginosa subsp. candicans - Northern Darting Spider Orchid
Caladenia uliginosa subsp. patulens - Frail Spider Orchid
The Frail Spider Orchid is much the same as the Northern Darting Spider Orchid, differing in having larger, paler flowers and being found in well drained soils, rather than winter wet areas.
Caladenia uliginosa subsp patulens - Frail Spider Orchid
Caladenia uliginosa subsp patulens - Frail Spider Orchid
Caladenia uliginosa subsp patulens - Frail Spider Orchid
Caladenia uliginosa subsp. patulens - Frail Spider Orchid
Caladenia uliginosa subsp. patulens - Frail Spider Orchid
Caladenia uliginosa subsp. patulens - Frail Spider Orchid
Caladenia uliginosa subsp. patulens - Frail Spider Orchid