Jumping worms include three similar-looking species: Amynthas tokioensis, Amynthas agrestis, and Metaphire hilgendorfi, all of which are in the family Megascolecidae. Two or three species often occur in the same location. Or - download the MISIN smartphone app and report from your phone - /tools/apps/#home. Use the Midwest Invasive Species Information Network (MISIN) online reporting tool. Earthworms have a raised clitellum that does not fully encircle the body, whereas jumping worms have a flat clitellum, often gray or milky white in color, with no gap. Jumping worms are similar in appearance to earthworms (also known as nightcrawlers) but can be distinguished by the jumping worm’s thrashing movements. Photo courtesy of Holly Greiner-Hallman, Oakland University. Uniform, granular soil created from worm castings, similar to coffee grounds. Photo courtesy of Shikha Singh, JLW CISMA.Įntire jumping worm (Metaphire hilgendorfi), including flat, milky clitellum near head (closer to bottom of photo) – Photo courtesy of Holly Greiner-Hallman, Oakland University.
Flat, often gray or milky white clitellum of a jumping worm.
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