Jumping worms (Amynthas spp., Metaphire spp., Pheretima spp.) Photo: Michael McTavish Other common names: Asian jumping worms, Asian crazy worm, Alabama or Jersey jumper, Jersey wriggler, snake worm French common name: Le ver asiatique sauteur Order: CrassiclitellataSuborder: MegascolecidaFamily:  MegascolecidaeGenera: Amynthas, Metaphire, Pheretima Did you know? When threatened, jumping worms thrash wildly from side to side … Continue reading Jumping Worms