Giant Predatory Worm found in Florida

The New Guinea flatworm, Platydemus manokwari, has been discovered in Florida. It carries parasites which can be passed to humans. See below a variety of articles on this new invasive threat.

• Highly invasive New Guinea flatworm found on mainland US for first time poses major threat - article in International Business Times UK‎
• Invasive Species of Japan - Platydemus manokwari
• Highly Invasive New Guinea Flatworm Shows Up in U.S. for First Time -NBC NEWS: by Stephanie Pappas, LIVESCIENCE
• Global Invasive Species Database - Platydemus manokwari (ISSG Database)