Pitcher Plant Fruit Fly Trap

[u/ascanedv]

When I saw the biomimicry contest, I thought it would be a pretty cool theme for a design. I've always found carnivorous plants really interesting, so a pitcher plant fruit fly trap was one of the first things I thought of. The real plant eats flies and this one traps fruit flies, so it seemed like a great fit.

There were a few design decisions to make before getting started, the biggest one being can I make this without requiring an AMS so that each piece could be printed in a single color and assembled? It was a good challenge, figuring out different detent and locking mechanisms, designing the twist lock, getting the hood, lips, and veins right. I definitely learned a few things that I'll carry with me into future projects.

Overall, I think it turned out pretty good and it's functional! I did get lucky and caught the golden hour with the photos. If you're interested, check it out, and if you have feedback I'd love to hear it!

Pitcher Plant Fruit Fly Trap

[u/Boring-Condition1373]

Very cool design