Horse Leech - Haemopis sanguisuga
Favourite Photos
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Horse Leech - Haemopis sanguisuga | dylan | Pond 7 | 7 Nov 2021, 3:47 p.m. | 18 Aug 2021, 6:56 p.m. | |
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Horse Leech - Haemopis sanguisuga | dylan | Pond 7 | 20 Aug 2021, 1:13 p.m. | 18 Aug 2021, 6:09 p.m. | |
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Horse Leech - Haemopis sanguisuga | dylan | Pond 7 | 7 Nov 2021, 3:47 p.m. | 18 Aug 2021, 6:56 p.m. |
Species Description
Common and widespread throughout the UK but very under recorded. Habitat includes: Places with still, fresh water such as ponds (especially farmyard), lakes, ditches sometimes found in horse manure etc. Length: Up to 15 cm. Diet: Midge larvae, Snails, Earthworms etc.