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Leech on a leaf This blood leech was found scouting for fresh blood in a tropical rainforest in Sabah, Borneo Asia,Borneo,Haemadipsa picta,Leaf,Leech,Rainforest Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Leech on a leaf

This blood leech was found scouting for fresh blood in a tropical rainforest in Sabah, Borneo

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The Haemadipsa picta

''Haemadipsa picta'' is a large terrestrial leech found in Borneo, Indochina, and Taiwan. It was described by John Percy Moore based on specimens collected from Sarawak, Borneo. It preys primarily on medium- to large-sized mammals, including humans.

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Similar species: Proboscisless Leeches
Species identified by _ChunXingWong_
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Uploaded Mar 27, 2011. Captured May 28, 2010 20:30.
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  • Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
  • f/5.6
  • 1/60s
  • ISO400
  • 67mm