All About Worms

Catalpa worms are recognized as pests when they defoliate catalpa trees. They are also prized as bait because catalpas emit a green fluid that’s aromatic and attractive to fish.

Mysterious iceworms are indeed real and thriving in glaciers and methane ocean beds. Increased interest in iceworms could lead to long-term human survival in the cold.

Inchworms move in a very distinctive style and have voracious appetites. These caterpillars are fond of deciduous trees including apple, maple, and oak.

Tube worms, featuring reddish plumes, are oddities found from ocean floors to aquariums. The range of tube worm species is a continuing source of interest, research and simple curiosity.