Hi David,
Yes, you're correct on both counts. Most pitchers of sanguinea got slugs in them, however I noticed most of the pitchers that hold slugs are those with decomposing insects left over in the pitcher fluids, perhaps it's a kind of symbiotic relationship??
I have also noticed some features of N. benstonei looks similar to N. thorelii and N. sanguinea, perhaps it's close proximity that's close to Thai's border and the Banjaran Titiwangsa range?? Some N. benstonei seedlings also display the same "ground hugging" characteristic and "rubra" coloration of N. albomarginata.... It's certainly very interesting to observe all these first hand in the wild, one can gain a lot of insight and hopefully learn how to be a better nep grower...
Haha... I always "itchy" for more wild nep outings...
Hi Ken,
No, those N. mirabilis bush was found in lower elevation swamp area. N. mirabilis "hot lip" was found in drier lower mountain habitat around 300-400m.