Category: Inch Worms
Worms On Old Trailer Window Probably Moth Larvae
Today we responded to a reader who found tons of tiny white worm-like organisms in her trailer on two occasions in one week. We are confident these specimens are actually moth larvae!
Moth Larvae “Take Over” Reader’s Car
One of our readers found a ton of small worm-like organisms in her car. We are confident these are moth larvae. They are not harmful or dangerous and she can get rid of them by cleaning!
Cluster of Worms On Side of House are Moth Larvae
One of our readers discovered a cluster of creatures on the side of her home. We believe these specimens are inchworms. They are harmless and shouldn’t be a source of worry!
Worms Hanging From Light Shade Probably Inchworms
One of our readers discovered tiny brown worms hanging from the light shade in his bedroom. We are confident that these are inchworms. They are not dangerous, harmful, or considered to be household pests so we don’t think our reader needs to worry about the presence of these creatures.
Worm with Interesting Movement Pattern is an Inchworm
A reader sent us photo and a fabulous description of a tiny worm-like organism he found on a wall in his home. We are confident that he is dealing with an inchworm!
Worm Discovered on Pumpkin Flower is Caterpillar
One of our readers found a yellow worm-like organism on a pumpkin flower. We have identified this specimen as an inchworm.
Worm in Bathroom Might be Stick Caterpillar
One of our readers discovered a worm-like organism in his bathroom. We think the specimen might be a stick caterpillar, which is a type of inchworm.
Worm Found on Bed is a Stick Caterpillar
One of our readers discovered a brown worm in her bed. We believe this organism is a stick caterpillar, but we aren’t sure how it ended up in her bed!
Group of Inchworms on Wall
One of our readers discovered a group of organisms on her living room wall. We believe these are probably inchworms.
Worms Hanging From Towel Probably Inchworms
A reader found some critters hanging from a towel that was out by the pool. We believe these worm-like organisms are inchworms.
Worms in Kitchen Could be Inchworms
A reader discovered several inchworms in her kitchen. While the presence of any unwanted creature in a home can be less than ideal, these caterpillars are harmless.
Creature on Coffee Pot is an Inchworm
One of our readers found a pink worm-like organism on his coffee pot. We believe the specimen is an inchworm!
Inchworms Found in California
A reader sent us a video of a caterpillar that her daughter found. We believe this specimen is an inchworm!
Information about Inchworms and Video of an Inchworm
We wrote this article to provide some general information about inchworms to readers, and to share a wonderful video displaying inchworm movement.
Inchworms Gather on Windowsill
One of our reader sent us a photo of an organism that she found in her bedroom on the windowsill. We believe the creature is an inchworm, or geometer moth larva.
“Silk Cream White Worms” May be Inchworms
A man recently wrote to us wondering why he finds “silk cream white worms” in his yard and room after it rains. He did not include any other information or photographs.
Black Worms Dropping from Australian Ceiling are Shrouded in Mystery
A reader from Australia requested assistance in identifying some worms he’s found in his bathroom. He says that they are 3 mm – 4 mm (0.11” – 0.15”) long, black, and drop from the bathroom ceiling on threads. Once they land, they walk end over end. It is summer in Australia and he says that the temperature is around 40 ? (~104?). He would like to know what they are because they are freaking him out.
Curved Green Worm is an Inchworm
One of our readers found this green worm on one of his patients. We are confident that this green creature is an inchworm!
Grey Worms are Inchworms
A reader found small grey worms in his bathroom. We recognized them as inchworms after observing the arched backs and anterior and posterior legs.
Can Inchworms Bite?
A reader recently reached out to us and wrote, “I got an inchworm. Can it bite?”