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Redhead Worm - Lumbricus rubellus

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Redhead Worm Redhead Worm - Lumbricus rubellus dylan Laundry Lane 17 Apr 2026, 12:51 a.m. 16 Apr 2026, 3:45 p.m.
Redhead Worm Redhead Worm - Lumbricus rubellus dylan Laundry Lane 17 Apr 2026, 12:51 a.m. 16 Apr 2026, 3:45 p.m.
Redhead Worm Redhead Worm - Lumbricus rubellus dylan Laundry Lane 17 Apr 2026, 12:51 a.m. 16 Apr 2026, 3:45 p.m.
Redhead Worm Redhead Worm - Lumbricus rubellus dylan Laundry Lane 17 Apr 2026, 12:51 a.m. 16 Apr 2026, 3:46 p.m.
Redhead Worm Redhead Worm - Lumbricus rubellus dylan Laundry Lane 17 Apr 2026, 12:51 a.m. 16 Apr 2026, 3:47 p.m.
Redhead Worm Redhead Worm - Lumbricus rubellus dylan Laundry Lane 17 Apr 2026, 12:51 a.m. 16 Apr 2026, 3:47 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread and common throughout the UK. Habitat includes: top soil and leaf litter, particularly soils with high amounts of organic matter e.g. gardens, allotments, parks, cemeteries, farmland, pastures, fields, meadows, grassland, roadside verges etc. Length: 6.5 cm.

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