Slug Trail (Slime Trail)
Scientific Name: Limacidae / Arionidae (various species)
Order & Family: Order: Stylommatophora; Family: Diverse
Size: Variable; tracks can be several centimeters to meters in length
Natural Habitat
Damp, shaded environments such as gardens, forests, under rocks, and moist indoor surfaces
Diet & Feeding
Slugs are primarily herbivores or detritivores, consuming decaying plant matter, fungi, and living foliage
Behavior Patterns
Slugs secrete a mucous trail to facilitate movement and prevent dehydration; activity is usually nocturnal or follows rain
Risks & Benefits
Risk: Slugs can be agricultural pests and may carry parasites (e.g., lungworm) if ingested; Benefit: They assist in nutrient cycling by breaking down organic matter
Identified on: 2/27/2026