How To Identify Earthworm Eggs In Soil

Step 1

Hold a magnifying glass over the suspected earthworm cocoon. Do not allow sunlight to enter the magnifying glass and project on to the cocoon for any length of time. Doing so could cause damage to the cocoon or cause death to the baby earthworms inside. Instead, look through the magnifying glass and adjust it so the cocoons appear magnified.

Step 2

Gauge the size of the suspected cocoon. Earthworm cocoons are generally about 1 cm long.

Step 3

Identify the color of the suspected cocoon. Earthworm cocoons are white when they are new and turn amber in color after several hours.

Step 4

Step 5

Determine the shape of the suspected cocoon. Earthworm cocoons are generally shaped like lemons, although some are teardrop-shaped.