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Worm Identification #874146

Asked June 22, 2024, 2:38 AM EDT

A friend found a few of these tiny 1 inch worms feeding on her planted corn seed. Could they be nematodes? How large do nematodes get in Minnesota?

Ramsey County Minnesota

Expert Response

Minnesota nematodes are microscopic and don't grow as big or long as these worms, so they most likely aren't that species. See https://extension.umn.edu/disease-management/stem-and-bulb-nematode

Diane M Replied June 24, 2024, 6:57 PM EDT

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Worm Identification #874146

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