A new species of Malaxis (Adder's mouth orchid) with flower parts that appear to mimic an insect and may serve to fool unwitting pollinators. Discovered on the Zongo RAP survey in Bolivia. Malaxis, commonly called Adder's mouth, is a genus of terrestrial and semiepiphytic orchids. The generic name signifies "smooth" and alludes to the tender texture of the leaves. There are approximately 182 species, found mostly in tropics but with some species in temperate regions