genus

Macrobdella

Field notes

Macrobdella is a genus of leeches native to freshwater ecosystems of North America, especially Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The genus is commonly referred to as North American medicinal leeches.

Children

North American Medicinal Leech presumed native
Macrobdella mimicus presumed native
Macrobdella ditetra presumed native
Ozark Highlands Leech

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided