Rain brings tiny land crustaceans known as forest hoppers to Brisbane suburbs

 Lawn prawns, forest hoppers, water fleas — there are a few names for the tiny creatures you may find in your home after recent heavy rain.

Wavell Heights resident Helen Bender first noticed the tiny creatures dead in her home in December and has been on a mission to find out what exactly they were.

"The best way of describing them is [like] microscopic prawns or shrimps," Ms Bender said.

"I've only ever found them dead inside my house. I've never seen a live one.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-04-07/tiny-land-crustaceans-forest-hoppers-brisbane-suburbs/100969118



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