The European Nightcrawler (Eisenia hortensis or Dendrobaena veneta) is an earthworm species sold primarily as a bait worm. But their popularity as a composting worm is increasing. Physically, they are blueish or pink-gray with a banded or striped appearance, and the tips of their tails are cream or pale yellow. The European Nightcrawler lives in deep woodland litter and garden soils rich in organic matter in European countries. They can be an invasive species, and they should only be used in contained compost systems in parts of the world with northern deciduous and boreal forest ecosystems.
The European Nightcrawler has an overall length between 1.97”-5.12” (5-13 cm), diameter of .2”-.24” (5-6 mm), and weight of .002-.003 lb (1-1.5 g). The typical lifespan of the European Nightcrawler is between 1-3 years.
The European Nightcrawler (Eisenia hortensis or Dendrobaena veneta) is an earthworm species sold primarily as a bait worm. But their popularity as a composting worm is increasing. Physically, they are blueish or pink-gray with a banded or striped appearance, and the tips of their tails are cream or pale yellow. The European Nightcrawler lives in deep woodland litter and garden soils rich in organic matter in European countries. They can be an invasive species, and they should only be used in contained compost systems in parts of the world with northern deciduous and boreal forest ecosystems.
The European Nightcrawler has an overall length between 1.97”-5.12” (5-13 cm), diameter of .2”-.24” (5-6 mm), and weight of .002-.003 lb (1-1.5 g). The typical lifespan of the European Nightcrawler is between 1-3 years.
