Talitrus saltator (Montagu, 1808), (sand hopper)


16 May 2008 at OSGR: NS24 in Ayrshire, Scotland

Record Summary1-3cm deep, in sand.
Found asLiving animal
Date16 May 2008
Capture methoddug
OS grid refOSGR: NS24
Lat/Lon55° 40’ N, 4° 50’ W
Vice CountyAyrshire, VC no: 75
CountryScotland
Voucher16 May 2008[B]
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Notes:

Antenna 1 very short, antenna 2 much longer.

Antennule without accessory flagellum, small.

Two colour forms: green antennae and pink antennae.

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