Red Wiggler Worms / Red Worms. Generally the worms used for composting are called red worms: Eisenia Andrei/fetida or Lumbricus rubellis. These worms are ideal for composting as they are ferocious eaters, surface dwellers and prolific breeders.They love to live in close, highly populated environments and don’t burrow deeply into their housing structures.  If you … Continue reading Types of Worms.