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Bipalium kewense
It is a 3 inch long worm that is more like a striped skinny slug with a hammer head shark face.The worm cannot bite or do any harm to humans.It was found under a pot until i saw it crawl on top of the pot to take some pics.The species is very common in this area.It was introduced in horticultural plants and been found in greenhouses since 1901.
Under a pot, it made a burrow of space where it curls up like a snake.
It is also known as the Arrowhead worm.
Spotted on Apr 22, 2020
Submitted on Apr 22, 2020
4 Comments
Thanks, This species came in horticultural plants. It has also been found common in American greenhouses since 1901.
Good one. I'm curious about the introduction and spread in the US.
Thank you Project Noah for the nomination:)
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