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Threatened Invertebrates - terrestrial and freshwater
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Hairy marron (
Cherax tenuimanus
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One of the largest freshwater crayfish in the world, this hairy-shelled species has jet black pinchers and a paler olive-green to...
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Hajar Wadi damsel (
Arabineura khalidi
)
For a desert region, southern Arabia has a remarkable range of dragonfly and damselfly species. First discovered as recently as...
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Harlequin bug (
Lygaeus equestris
)
Information on the harlequin bug is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly...
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Harlequin sprite (
Pseudagrion newtoni
)
The harlequin sprite can be identified by its exuberant mix of bright colours. This small damselfly has a blue-tipped abdomen, a...
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Hemicycla (
Hemicycla saulcyi
)
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Hemicycla saulcyi
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Hermit beetle (
Osmoderma eremita
)
The hermit beetle has a classic beetle shape and is large with glossy, dark brown elytra. The males have a pronounced groove...
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Hygromiid land snail (
Trochoidea pseudojacosta
)
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Trochoidea pseudojacosta
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