New Guinea Flatworms Found in Chiang Mai

by CityNews

 

 

CityNews – The New Guinea Flatworm has been found in San Phi Suea, with officials suggesting the worm invaded several years ago but have only become known about after a media exposure.

 

A number of New Guinea Flatworms were found in the garden of a 52 year old man in San Phi Suea earlier this week. The worms were confirmed by the Biology Department, Faculty of Science Chiang Mai University.

 

Full Story: http://www.chiangmaicitylife.com/news/new-guinea-flatworms-found-chiang-mai/

 

-- © Copyright Chiang City News 2017-11-21

Wish they would make it over to my garden,overrun

with snails.

regards worgeordie

I saw one of these flat worms about a month ago in Bangkok

 

 

From the article; " They are also able to breed and reproduce without a mate. "

 

Kind of brings new meaning to the old saying, "go <deleted> yourself".

I know they look tasty, but please resist the urge to eat them raw.

22 minutes ago, Ruffian Dick said:

I know they look tasty, but please resist the urge to eat them raw.

Wish I had read your post before my evening meal, but, they were OK.

Not great. But OK. Better than McD.

1 hour ago, Ruffian Dick said:

I know they look tasty, but please resist the urge to eat them raw.

In case they are edible, it won't be long and the Thai-Cuisine will be "enriched".
Cheers.