Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Mermithidae << Chordodidae/Gordiidae? ID please
Posted by BartNap on 17-11-2020 14:31
#1
It was found in the garden, quite a long time ago, in spring I think. NW Poland.
Edited by BartNap on 18-11-2020 06:52
Posted by Jan Maca on 17-11-2020 18:22
#2
I found such worm several times in my garden, and later I found an earwig (Forficula) parasitized by apparently the same species. It is not Gordius/Chordodes, but a member of Mermithidae (Nematoda). It should not be too difficult to find species name.
Posted by BartNap on 18-11-2020 06:52
#3
Thank you Jan. I've done some research and it looks it's Mermis nigrescens. Cheers!
Posted by atylotus on 19-11-2020 07:58
#4
Yes, almost certainly Mermis nigrescens. Nematomorphs are aquatic.
Posted by BartNap on 19-11-2020 09:42
#5
Thank you!