Legless Amphibians: What are They and Should We Be Afraid of Them?
Ginormous worms or slimy snakes; what are these translucent, pink worm-like creatures that no one has heard about? The answer is: legless amphibians, a class of amphibians only discovered in the late 1900s. Continue reading [...]
The Key Differences Between Centipedes and Millipedes
Centipedes and millipedes are two of the most commonly feared creepy crawlers, along with spiders. These long, worm-like creatures both have a multitude of legs, which is what terrifies the many haters of these creatures, and are thus often confused with one another. This article will tackle how centipedes and millipedes are actually distinctly different in a plethora of ways. Continue reading [...]
12-inch Black Worm Found on Lawn is a Horsehair Worm
A worm of about 12-inches was found on this woman's lawn in North-East Louisiana. No photographs were provided, but our reader states that the long worm was "thread-size" and black. She adds that she has never seen a worm like this before. Continue reading [...]
Black, Segmented Worm is an Intermediate Hooded Owlet Moth Caterpillar
Photographs of a worm was taken by this reader, who asks what it might be. The worm in question is black in color, with ridges that segment its body. It also appears to be have thin appendages that protrude from one end of its body. Continue reading [...]
Clear-White “Worm-looking Thing” in Bedroom is a Clothes Moth Larva
One of our readers recently sent in a picture of a "worm-looking thing" they have been finding on their bed at "random occasions". Upon zooming in on the photograph our reader sent in, the worm in question appears to be a clear-white color, with a dark spot on one end of its body, which we assume to be its head, and a slightly darker inside. Continue reading [...]
Dozens of White Larvae Falling From Ceiling Fan are House Fly Larvae
Several dozen larvae have been falling from this reader's bathroom ceiling fan over a span of several days. The larvae appear to be white, have no legs, and, in the words of our reader, "one end" of the larvae "is flat and the other has a tapered pointy end." Continue reading [...]