Muddy green coloured body

Allolobophora chlorotica

Allolobophora chloroticaCommon Name: Green worm, manure worm, Ver vert

Length: 30-70 mm

Habitat: This species is found in wet areas. It has also been found in gardens, fields, pastures, forests, estuary flats, lake shores, and in manure.

Canadian Distribution: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec

Interesting Facts and Features: This species is easily recognized by its muddy green colour, and sucker-like TP.


Eiseniella tetraedra

Eiseniella tetraedraCommon Name: Square tail worm, Ver ‡ queue carrÈe

Length: 30-60 mm

Habitat: This species is commonly found in damp habitats such as wells, springs, moss of swift streams, subterranean waters, rivers ponds, lakes, canals, and water-soaked banks of streams.

Canadian Distribution: British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec.