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Tiger Leech Haemadipsa picta (common names: tiger leech, or less commonly, stinging land leech) is a large (up to 33 mm long) 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.[ Chelidonura hirundinina,Geotagged,Haemadipsa picta,Leech Aglaja,Malaysia,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Tiger Leech

Haemadipsa picta (common names: tiger leech, or less commonly, stinging land leech) is a large (up to 33 mm long) 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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    Wow! Very cool! Posted 6 years ago
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      thanks.. Posted 6 years ago
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    Nice - creepy, but nice! Posted 6 years ago
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      thanks. Posted 6 years ago
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        Yeah, I have a leech photo here as well - mine taken after feeding on me! Kind of gross, but it actually doesn't hurt. Posted 6 years ago

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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
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Uploaded Sep 11, 2019. Captured May 12, 2012 11:34 in Lahad Datu District, Sabah, Malaysia.
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  • NIKON D90
  • f/36.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO100
  • 60mm