Slug
Scientific Name: Gastropoda (Order Stylommatophora)
Order & Family: Order: Stylommatophora, Various families (e.g., Limacidae, Arionidae)
Size: 1 cm to 20 cm depending on species
Natural Habitat
Damp environments including gardens, forests, under rocks, and leafy debris
Diet & Feeding
Herbivorous or Detritivorous; eats decaying plant matter, fungi, and living crops
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal and moisture-dependent; moves via a muscular foot and secretes mucus to prevent desiccation
Risks & Benefits
Benefits include breaking down organic matter; risks include damage to vegetable gardens and potential transmission of parasites like rat lungworm if ingested
Identified on: 1/4/2026