Source: WUNC, 7/7/21


The invasive New Guinea Flatworm, originally from Papua New Guinea, has a dark-colored body and a pale stripe down its back. It’s dark, slimy, and one of the world’s worst invasive species. And it might be in your leaf litter. Originally from Papua New Guinea, the New Guinea flatworm has made its way to North Carolina. On an international scale, it’s been spotted in countries including Australia, Japan, France, and the Philippines.

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