Land Mollusks and Worms - invasive

Crazy Snake Worm (jumping worm) (Amynthas spp.) on Aug 8, 2020

Submitter does not have a specimen
EDRR Status: Local expert notified

Description of specimen

Can provide a specimen, just don't have one at the moment. They're easy to find - pretty abundant around my back yard. I'll try to find some this morning for specimens and photos. If successful getting decent photos, I'll file another report with a photo.

Commentary

Dear Robin,

Thank you so much for sharing all of this valuable information. You are sharing a real-live case study on how invasive species can be spread through unknowing and well intentioned gardeners. Thanks for managing your population of Asian jumping works now that you know what you have. I may follow up to work with you to develop a case study on your experience for use with our outreach materials. Please feel free to contact me with any further questions.

Take care,
Tania


Tania Siemens (she/her/hers)
Research Coordinator
Don't Pack a Pest for Academic Travelers
Oregon Sea Grant
Oregon State University
cell: 541-914-0701 email: tania.siemens@oregonstate.edu
https://seagrant.oregonstate.edu/outreach-and-engagement/invasive-species/dont-pack-a-past-student-travelers

Tania Siemens
Aug. 16, 2020, 6:43 a.m.