![]() ![]() Adults are sensitive to cold temperatures and die with the first frost. In the fall, adult worms produce small cocoons (2-4 mm wide hardened egg capsules, no larger than the size of peppercorns).Parthenogenic (each worm can self-fertilize and reproduce on its own without mating).Annual species with 1-2 generations per year.Castings (feces) are similar to the appearance and feel of coffee grounds or ground beef and are evident at the soil surface, often in a uniform and deep layer.Note: Before the clitellum is visible, juveniles can be identified by their active squirming, snake-like movements, and this ability to drop their tails. May shed “tail”/posterior portion if picked up or disturbed. ![]()
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