My flatworm encounters are always by chance. It so happens I observed the kewensis species over the weekend, on the sidewalk in front of my apartment. As soon as it reached the landscaping bed, it disappeared – perhaps underground.
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Same here. I’ve had two encounters with flatworms – the first was found near an entrance to a damp tunnel while the second was spotted on the sidewalk on recently-developed land on the edge of town.
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Well it sounds like I need to be in warm, moist areas. Thanks for the info!
I found these in the middle of the rainy season at night on a mossy brick wall. Like other people have said, look for warm moist areas in general, I’ve found some under pots and in bathrooms as well before.
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Glechoma hederacea - Ground-Ivy: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/281355470
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https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/284930842
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/284930733
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/284930499
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Here’s one from my trip to Reno. I already had an observation of Clasping Pepperweed from the campground where I stayed; but then at another location, I found the same species, but purple!
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A snail-eating beetle I found on the floor at work. Beautiful purple iridescence!
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Ennominae sp. larva | 가지나방아과 | Observation
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all the tips jlisby already gave plus, use miralax( Polyethylene glycol powder for constipation) to mount specimens to be cross sectioned.
Heat powder on a slide until liquid, place sample to be cross sectioned. After cooled use half of a safety razor blade to cut the sample. When finished the miralax can be dissolved with water and the specimen can be unmounted.
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