Worm Identification

[ccole]

Hi all!

I found this worm bothering one of my torches. Any idea what it is?

I’ve been having some trouble with my euphyllia recently. Could this thing be eating them?

 

[ISpeakForTheSeas]

Hi all!

I found this worm bothering one of my torches. Any idea what it is?

I’ve been having some trouble with my euphyllia recently. Could this thing be eating them?

Hard to say for sure from the pics, but my first thought would be a syllid worm of some kind (which should be harmless) - if it has long, hair-like "bristles" that would support that idea. Also, if you can count the number tentacles on its head, that would be helpful too.

 

[ccole]

Hard to say for sure from the pics, but my first thought would be a syllid worm of some kind (which should be harmless) - if it has long, hair-like "bristles" that would support that idea. Also, if you can count the number tentacles on its head, that would be helpful too.

I found another one eating a different torch. Unfortunately they seem predatory. I see 4 tentacles/antenna on their heads.

 

[ISpeakForTheSeas]

I found another one eating a different torch. Unfortunately they seem predatory. I see 4 tentacles/antenna on their heads.

Sorry for the troubles you're having there - it is an interesting worm though.