Demon Shrimp - Dikerogammarus haemobaphes
Description
Up to 18 mm long. All Gammarus species require detailed examination for a safe id.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
Freshwater habitats, including rivers, canals and reservoirs.
When to see it
All year round.
Life History
The presence of this non-native species may result in marked ecological change, leading to decreased diversity in the invaded range by competing with or preying upon a broad range of invertebrates.
UK Status
First recorded in Britain in 2012, but widespread distribution across Midlands and Thames Valley suggests it had been present for some time previously.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
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Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2020+ | 2015-2019 | pre-2015