we have found these worms in our rain barrels. Web search talks about midge larva. However these seem smaller that the pictures I have seen. Others have talked about aquarium issues and I don't think these are those worms.
We had dumped and cleaned the barrels about 4 months ago and the worms are back already. Our barrels are filled with roof water through gutters and downspouts. Over the roof is a Live Oak. So leaves, twigs and moss may fall on the roof. but, I clean it up periodically.
Anyway, the worms are pretty active but will bunch up in a ball when the water is still. I have attached a couple pics to show what they look like.
My concern is using the water on our veggies. Could these be nematode, or parasitic? could the hurt the plant through the roots, even worse get into the food?
any feedback would be greatly appreciated
the location for this is St. Petersburg, FL
Thanks,
Markc