About Australoplana sanguinea (Moseley, 1877)
Australoplana sanguinea, commonly called the Australian flatworm, is a flatworm species that is native to Australia. It has been locally introduced to New Zealand, and it is classified as an invasive alien pest species in the United Kingdom. Currently, two subspecies of this species are recognized: A. s. alba (Jones, 1981) and A. s. sanguinea Moseley, 1877. Its scientific name is Australoplana sanguinea (Moseley, 1877).