This is another small Flatworm, known from both Clumber Park and Budby
South Forest. It is native to the UK and considered our most
widespread and common species, and is not regarded as being harmful to
earthworms or other invertebrates. Usually found under logs and other
debris etc, the colour varies from dark grey, through to brown, but much
may depend on the lighting.
Microplana terrestris was only very recently recorded in
Nottinghamshire, from Budby South Forest in May 2023 by Adrian Dutton
and there have been follow-up records from two locations in Clumber
Park, by Nick and Samantha Brownley in February 2024. If specifically
looked for, this Flatworm should ultimately prove to be more common
across Nottinghamshire. |
