Amphipods

Amphipoda-Talitrus spp.

Appearance

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  • 5 – 10 mm long
  • They are translucent when alive, but turn pink when dead, so they look like miniature “prawns”

Lifecycle

  • The female releases the eggs into a ventral brood chamber where they are incubated during development

Habits

  • They occur in moist areas of the garden, often among decaying vegetable matter
  • They are generally brought inside the house during wet weather on footwear and between the pads of dogs; and cats’ feet.