New Zealand Invertebrates

DSC_0283 Large red earthworm (Family: Megascolecidae) with egg capsules. Each egg capsule can hatch from 3-7 worms.The capsule or 'cocoon' can survive freezing, and dry conditions for extended periods of time, and will hatch in warm and moist conditions. Earthworms 'blow' egg capsules - rather like we might blow a bubble. Worm egg capsules are bright golden yellow when first laid and progressively turn brownish red before hatching *

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DSC_0283 Large red earthworm (Family: Megascolecidae) with egg capsules. Each egg capsule can hatch from 3-7 worms.The capsule or 'cocoon' can survive freezing, and dry conditions for extended periods of time, and will hatch in warm and moist conditions. Earthworms 'blow' egg capsules - rather like we might blow a bubble. Worm egg capsules are bright golden yellow when first laid and progressively turn brownish red before hatching *

large red earthworm worm native egg case capsule Cocoon denniston stockton plateau DSC 0283 Family Megascolecidae