Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Mermithidae << Chordodidae/Gordiidae? ID please

Posted by BartNap on 17-11-2020 15:31
#1

It was found in the garden, quite a long time ago, in spring I think. NW Poland.

Edited by BartNap on 18-11-2020 07:52

Posted by Jan Maca on 17-11-2020 19:22
#2

I found such worm several times in my garden, and later I found an earwig (Forficula) parasitized by apparently the same species. It is not Gordius/Chordodes, but a member of Mermithidae (Nematoda). It should not be too difficult to find species name.

Posted by BartNap on 18-11-2020 07:52
#3

Thank you Jan. I've done some research and it looks it's Mermis nigrescens. Cheers!

Posted by atylotus on 19-11-2020 08:58
#4

Yes, almost certainly Mermis nigrescens. Nematomorphs are aquatic.

Posted by BartNap on 19-11-2020 10:42
#5

Thank you!