Microplana terrestis - Microplana terrestris
Description
The land flatworm Microplana terrestis may up to 2 cm long when extended, but is highly contractile. It is round in section, unsegmented, shiny and dark, without any noticeable stripes or bold patterning, and with small eyes at the front end.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
Damp places, under stones and logs.
When to see it
All year round.
Life History
It feeds on dead slugs, snails and earthworms.
UK Status
Our most common and widespread flatworm species, but not well recorded in Britain.
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