Hirudinidae sp. (family)

1 A Striped Leech at Mongarlowe, NSW

Hirudinidae sp. (family) at Mongarlowe, NSW - 5 Feb 2022
Hirudinidae sp. (family) at Mongarlowe, NSW - 5 Feb 2022
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Identification history

Hirudinidae sp. (family) 6 Feb 2022 trevorpreston
Unidentified 6 Feb 2022 LisaH

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This is the first time leeches have been noticed here - over decades. Looking at other CNM leech sightings, leeches with similar colourings were sighted around this district recently.

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  • 4 Abundance
  • 5 Feb 2022 01:41 PM Recorded on
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