Flatworms

[C C]

Does anyone know our Native Flatworms.

I found, what i believe to be Rhynchodemus sylvaticus? yesterday, in my garden.
I found refference on one web site, stating it is Native. While another said it was introduced from America.

Britain apparently has two Natives, one is for certain Microplanna terrestris. The other Native possible i came across on my search was Micoplanna schaffi.

I am now confused, so is there anyone out there that can enlighten me.

Regards Christian.

[Tiggrx]

There are supposedly 3 native species (Microplana humicola, M. terrestris & M. scharffi). Several other non-native species have become established.

Rhyncodesmus sylvaticus was first recorded in the UK in 1960 and is generally considered non-native though the country of origin is unknown.

[C C]

Thanks Tiggrx.

I did collect specimen for identification, but was unaware that they needed to be preserved immediately.