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Horse Leech - Haemopis sanguisuga

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Horse Leech Horse Leech - Haemopis sanguisuga dylan Pond 7 7 Nov 2021, 3:47 p.m. 18 Aug 2021, 6:56 p.m.
Horse Leech Horse Leech - Haemopis sanguisuga dylan New Quab Pond 22 Apr 2026, 12:11 a.m. 21 Apr 2026, 2:16 p.m.
Horse Leech Horse Leech - Haemopis sanguisuga dylan New Quab Pond 22 Apr 2026, 12:11 a.m. 21 Apr 2026, 2:16 p.m.
Horse Leech Horse Leech - Haemopis sanguisuga dylan Pond 7 20 Aug 2021, 1:13 p.m. 18 Aug 2021, 6:09 p.m.
Horse Leech Horse Leech - Haemopis sanguisuga dylan Pond 7 7 Nov 2021, 3:47 p.m. 18 Aug 2021, 6:56 p.m.
Horse Leech Horse Leech - Haemopis sanguisuga dylan New Quab Pond 22 Apr 2026, 12:11 a.m. 21 Apr 2026, 2:14 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.