This horsehair worm was in a puddle on a dirt road. Also known as gordian worms, the horsehair worm is a parasite to insects, arthropods, and other invertebrate animals in its immature state. As adults, they don’t require a host. They’re harmless to humans. They can grow up to 14″ long, though this worm was […]
What Is It? Worm Identification
June 23, 2010 By
Talmadge, Map 45 I spotted this worm on tall grass. It is approximately 4″ long and hair thin. The head and tail ends are lighter color than the body. It appears to “wave” in the air and seems like it could tie itself in knots. Does anyone know what it is? Please email the answer […]
