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A mystery worm! #791788

Asked May 20, 2022, 11:01 AM EDT

I am wondering what type of the dozens of worms are showing up on our sidewalk next to our house. They are not earth worms.

St. Clair County Michigan

Expert Response

Those are immature insects of some sort, but the photo is not "close up" enough for me to tell you what type they are.

Erwin 'Duke' Elsner, Ph.D. Replied May 21, 2022, 9:32 AM EDT

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A mystery worm! #791788

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