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I’ve never seen this type of worm until last summer. They are back this spring. They are mostly flat like and yellow in color. I have attached a ...
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Invasive Worm Species #872123
Asked June 07, 2024, 4:53 PM EDT
I’ve never seen this type of worm until last summer. They are back this spring. They are mostly flat like and yellow in color. I have attached a picture. Let me know if they are dangerous to people, pets, or the environment in KY.
Jessamine County Kentucky
Expert Response
Based on your picture, it appears to be a
wandering broadhead planarian. It is considered an invasive and is known to prey on earthworms. It is found in gardens and woodlands under objects like leaf litter, where the soil is moist. You can read more about it in this article by Penn State Extension:
https://extension.psu.edu/hammerhead-flatworms-and-other-land-planaria-of-eastern-north-america
wandering broadhead planarian. It is considered an invasive and is known to prey on earthworms. It is found in gardens and woodlands under objects like leaf litter, where the soil is moist. You can read more about it in this article by Penn State Extension:
https://extension.psu.edu/hammerhead-flatworms-and-other-land-planaria-of-eastern-north-america
