What is a flathead worm?

Answer 1

It is probably a land planaria, a type of flatworm. They originated in Asia and have spread via the pots of plants purchased by growers and gardeners. They have spread into the environment in areas that have a warm, moist climate.

Answer 2

There are four different species of these Bipalium flatworms currently found in the US. Three eat only earthworms; one eats snails and slugs. Bipalium kewense is found across the southern states and may get over 10 inches. It has five dark stripes along the back including a thin middle stripe. Bipalium adventitium is found across the northern states, reaching about 4 inches. It has one narrow dark stripe on the back. Bipalium vagum is the mollusk eater now found in the southeastern US. It has a three thick dark stripes, a dark neck collar, and two dark head spots.
A researcher (Pete Ducey) at the State University of NY (Biology Dept) is studying the spread and effects of these invasive flatworms. He welcomes questions and reports of sightings.

VVice; 9/13/09

Butler, AL

My son found one of these in our back yard 9-17-9

Redding Ca,

Answer 3

this worm is called a shovel head. i live in roanoke Alabama.when it rains hard they crawl up on the porch to get out of the water.

Answer 4

It is a flathead mullet.

Answer 5

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