Horse Leech

Haemopis sanguisuga

Horse Leech Haemopis sanguisuga

TQ4793 05/03/2019 ©Raymond Small

Horse Leeches have colouration ranging from brown-black to bottle-green. These are freshwater creatures found in lakes, ponds and slow-moving streams; growing up to 10cm long (longer with body extended). They are predatory, consuming insect larvae, molluscs, tadpoles, and small fish. They sometimes travel on land hunting for earthworms.

Horse Leech Haemopis sanguisuga

TQ4793 05/03/2019 ©Raymond Small

Horse Leech Haemopis sanguisuga

TQ4793 05/03/2019 ©Raymond Small

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