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Amynthas agrestis, the Asian jumping worm, [note 1] is a species of worm in the family Megascolecidae. [1] It has a smooth, glossy, grey or brown body with a milky-white clitellum , [ 2 ] and can range from 1.5 to 8 in (3.8 to 20.3 cm) in length. [ 2 ]
A mature Asian jumping worm found in Madison, Wis. The species is distinguishable from other earthworms by the presence of a creamy gray or white band encircling its body. (Susan Day/UW–Madison ...
Gardners beware -- the invasive Amynthas agrestis, also known as the Asian jumping worm, could be wiggling around a garden near you. These worms are known for their insatiable appetite and ability ...
Jumping behaviour. Amynthas is a genus of earthworms in the family Megascolecidae. [1] They are known as jumping worms, snake worms, ...
Amynthas tokioensis, the Asian jumping worm, is a species of earthworm in the family Megascolecidae. It is native to Japan and the Korean Peninsula. It is an invasive species in North America. [1] [2] These worms engage in parthenogenetic reproduction. [3]
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An invasive jumping earthworm – known for its aggressive behavior and ability to severely damage plants in its way – has been spotted in the Midwest. They're back: Invasive jumping earthworms ...
A demonstration on the method of worm collecting called worm grunting. One way invasive earthworms can be removed from the environment is worm grunting. Worm grunting is the act of vibrating a wooden stake that has been driven into soil to bring worms to the surface where they can be collected by hand. [33]