![]() ![]() Dung worms are very common in New Zealand. The dung worm lives in the upper 5 cm of soil but is also found in cow pats or in horse manure. It is iridescent in bright light and has a red saddle. The dung worm is a reddish brown colour with a purple sheen. They reproduce easily provided they have plenty of food. Tiger worms are cultivated and sold as compost worms. Tiger worms will not live for long if transplanted into normal soil. It is most commonly found in compost piles, living close to the surface of the soil. The tiger worm gets its name from its red and yellow striped body. Bark worms live close to the soil surface so their young have a reduced chance of survival due to predation, temperature changes or drought. This is a lot compared to some other earthworms. The bark worm produces around 40–100 cocoons (egg cases) per year. It is short, bright red and has faint yellow colouring near the tip of its tail. ![]() ![]() The bark worm is a litter-dwelling earthworm. This information is also available as a slide show: Common New Zealand earthworms.īackground images: Soil profile courtesy of Anne Wecking compost bin image Bouvier Sandrine/123RF Ltd. Click on the labels to find out where common New Zealand earthworm species tend to live and read about their physical characteristics and life processes. Earthworms occupy different niches within the soil profile. ![]()
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