Yellow tail worm

The yellow tail worm is pale grey in colour. It has a distinctive yellow tip at the end of its tail. The yellow tail earthworm is endogeic, living within the top 20–30 cm of soil. It is widespread throughout New Zealand but less common than the grey worm or dung worm.

Scientific name: Octolasion cyaneum Status: introduced Soil niche: endogeic Length: 65–180 mm

Image: Ross Gray