Red earthworm
Lumbricus rubellus
An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015
Annelids
Earthworm around 6-10 cm in length with tanylobic head. Anterior and most of body except for the saddle, rather a dark red. Setae close-spaced. Saddle starts at segment 27 and ends at segment 32 (clitellum length 6 segments). Tubercula pubertatis occupying most of clitellum.
Found in topsoil of vegetable garden.