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Bipalium kewense

11 Hammerhead flatworm at Molonglo Valley, ACT

Bipalium kewense at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Mar 2023
Bipalium kewense at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Mar 2023
Bipalium kewense at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Mar 2023
Bipalium kewense at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Mar 2023
Bipalium kewense at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Mar 2023
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Bipalium kewense 26 Mar 2023 turb
Unidentified 26 Mar 2023 AaronClausen

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turb wrote:
   26 Mar 2023
Your specimen is Bipalium kewense, introduced together with potted plants around 1874 in Sydney. Since then it is present in some urban gardens all capital cities. Feeds on introduced earthworms. Considered non-invasive.
AaronClausen wrote:
   26 Mar 2023
Awesome thanks a lot @turb, I've never seen one before.
turb wrote:
   26 Mar 2023
I meant to add that the species originates in the Vietnam - Thailand - Malaysia region. Possibly introduced with orchids.
AaronClausen wrote:
   27 Mar 2023
Super interesting @turb
   3 Apr 2023
Great find and very interesting extra info from @turb - this is what I love about NatureMapr.

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