Mithracia libiniodes
Mithracia libiniodes
Mithracia libiniodes is a very rare small crab found at a few sites along the London Clay. It is often called the 'Strawberry Crab' due to the very distinctive carapace.
It is also quite fragile and often is badly worn before being found.
Mithracia libiniodes has been found at Sheppey, Butts Cliff, Maylandsea and Steeple Bay.
This specimen was found by James Black who has kindly given me premission to use this photo.
Image taken from Tony Mitchell's Database with Tony Mitchell's help and permission.
Fossil on display at Maidstone Museum and Art gallery
Acknowledgments:
Thank you very much James Black and Tony Mitchell for allowing usage of an image on this page.