Plants and animals of Pointfield

An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015   

Annelids

Compost earthworm

Eisenia fetida


Appearance

Medium-sized worm. Body strongly banded with dark red segments separated by pale bands, especially when moving. Saddle poorly defined; starts ca. segment 24 and ends at segment 32.  

Habitat and sightings

Found in compost heap and in rich soil under rotting logs.