New Zealand Flatworms - mating pair Introduced to UK from New Zealand in early 1960s Up to 20 cm in length Now common in Scotland
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New Zealand Flatworms - mating pair Introduced to UK from New Zealand in early 1960s Up to 20 cm in length Now common in Scotland
SPH-3425
New Zealand Flatworms - mating pair
Arthurdendyus triangulatus
Introduced to UK from New Zealand in early 1960s
Up to 20 cm in length. Now common in Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland. Is considered a threat to earthworms as these form its main diet.
Steve Hopkin
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EDITORS COMMENTS
Love is in the air, and on the ground! Meet SPH-3425, the ultimate power couple of the insect world. These New Zealand Flatworms were introduced to the UK back in the swinging 60s, and boy have they made themselves at home. Clocking in at a whopping 20 cm in length, these lovebirds are hard to miss! Now commonly found across Scotland, northern England, and Northern Ireland, these flatworms are causing quite a stir among earthworm communities. With their insatiable appetite for earthworms - their main diet - they're giving worms everywhere something to worry about. But let's focus on their romantic side for a moment. This print captures an intimate moment between this mating pair as they engage in some serious wormy business. The male and female flatworm are united both physically and emotionally as they continue their species' legacy. Steve Hopkin has truly captured nature's beauty with this stunning shot. It serves as a reminder that even creatures we may consider "alien" can find love and companionship wherever they go. So next time you spot these fascinating creatures slithering around your garden or local park, remember that beneath those slimy exteriors lies a tale of passion and reproduction like no other!
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