APHOTOFAUNA
An online educational resource dedicated to the photography of
terrestrial wildlife and their habitats, found across South-West
England and the Devon and Cornwall Peninsula by David Fenwick.
Parakontikia coxii (Fletcher & Hamilton, 1888) - A non-native terrestrial flatworm
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Non-native terrestrial flatworm
Parakontikia coxii
- dorsal view 1
Parakontikia coxii
- dorsal view 1
Non-native terrestrial flatworm
Parakontikia coxii
- dorsal view anterior 1
Non-native terrestrial flatworm
Parakontikia coxii
- close-up 1
Non-native terrestrial flatworm
Parakontikia coxii
- close-up 2
Specimen above was found under a rotting log at Skimmel Bridge, near Penzance, Cornwall. 21.10.16.
Non-native terrestrial flatworm
Parakontikia coxii
- under a log 1
Non-native terrestrial flatworm
Parakontikia coxii
- under a log 2
Species above found under a log at the foot of a hedgerow / dry stone wall at Roscadghill Parc, Heamoor, Penzance, Cornwall. 16.05.13. SW4594030947. Dr. Hugh Jones kindly confirmed this as a possible juvenile of the species and said, 'The iridescent blue spots and two lines near the midline are the key factor'.
The white patch seen in the image is some form of damage. This species isn't widely found in the UK, it has been recorded on the Isles of Scilly and Penlee Gardens, Penzance; which as approximately one mile away as the crow flies. It is likely though that the species may be more widespread than this, especially in Cornwall.
APHOTOFAUNA supports open source data recording and sharing for the benefit of wildlife, recorders, research, science and education. The project works closely with the following bodies and organisations.
The CISFBR or Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Federation of Biological Recorders is an independent umbrella organisation supporting independent recorders and recording groups in the county of Cornwall.
The Cornish Biodiversity Network or CBN is the largest open source wildlife database in Cornwall that sends open source data to the NBN (National Biodiversity Network). It is a new recording system based on the ERICA database, the largest recording resource in Cornwall. The CBN best supports the activities and needs of the independent recording community and recording groups in Cornwall.
The National Biodiversity Network or NBN is a charity that supports open source data sharing and recording supporting conservation, science and education.
"Why do recorders need open source?". Simply because it supports the core values of wildlife recording and the free use of records and data over a very wide network that includes partners like the Natural History Museum.
The main objective of this website is in furthering environmental awareness and education through the medium of photography. To increase awareness and access to the wildlife of the region and help
people find and identify it. Sometimes the difference between species is obvious but many species can only be determined by observing microscopic characteristics that are specific to any one species.