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

Common earthworm

Lumbricus terrestris


Appearance

Medium-sized worm around 8 cm in length. Anterior and most of body except for the saddle, rather a dark red. Saddle starts at segment 32 and ends at segment 38. Segments are not banded.  

Habitat and sightings

Found buried around the garden and in leaf mould under trees.