Lumbriculus variegatus
Lumbriculus variegatus
Alternative names
Blackworm
Description
A small, slender, many-segmented aquatic worm with a thin cuticle (body wall).
Recording advice
Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required and the specimen should be examined with a microscope. In the comments box, state the key or ID method used and describe the size and identifying characters.
Habitat
Freshwater environments, including streams, lakes, marshes, wells and groundwater.
UK Status
Appears to be widespread in Britain.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
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Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020
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