Array ( [0] => Array ( [pic] => /opal-bio-survey-header.jpg [alt] => Spiked shieldbug [title] => Spiked shieldbug ) ) Spiked shieldbug

Rosy-tipped worm (Aporrectodea rosea)

Rosy-tipped wormHabitat
Widespread and found in most habitats. Can be locally abundant. Lives in the topsoil.

Diet
Eats soil

Size
Typical size of adult is 5cm

Characteristics

  • The body from first segment to the saddle is entirely or partly pale in colour
  • Rosy pink or pale pink head (up to the male pores)
  • Saddle usually orange
  • Often has two or more whitish raised pads before the male pores (see earthworm key for image)