Lapeirousia fabricii against sunlight

Scrutinised by the sun, these Lapeirousia fabricii flowers are passing the aesthetic test. But their real test? This is whether the insects accept the lunch invitation, and do their bit for the Lapeirousia cause.

Many species on earth are designed to approach beauty when it catches their eye. The beautiful object has a functional rather than an aesthetic attraction in nature, however, based on needs of the species concerned. Many make approaches without knowing why. Some purpose may be served eventually even in such cases by what follows, sometimes all parties concerned may be satisfied. Approaches in the form of movement are largely patterned behaviour, but new patterns are formed all the time.

The show goes on, whatever happens with or for the players. Who will participate in the future, is determined by who plays successfully today.