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Worms in compost bin lid?

nikki 7 · 2023-10-25 11:50:48

Hello folks. I have a large plastic compost bin, which I keep well stocked with veg peelings etc. But when I take off the lid to put more scraps inside, I find the lid has masses of worms clinging to the inside of it? Anyone know why this would be? Many thanks

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October 2023 edited October 2023

There isn't one insect that is a 'bookworm' but lots of insect larva like books for the leather, glue, paper and the bookshelves.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bookworm_(insect)

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