Field Slug / Grey Field Slug

Natural Habitat

Gardens, fields, and damp areas with abundant vegetation; often found in leafy greens or under garden debris.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivorous; feeds on a wide variety of plants, including vegetables, seedlings, and decaying organic matter.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal and moisture-dependent; they produce defensive mucus when disturbed and are hermaphroditic, laying clusters of translucent eggs in damp soil.

Risks & Benefits

A major agricultural pest that can damage crops and garden plants. They can carry parasites like Rat Lungworm (Angiostrongylus cantonensis), so they should not be consumed and hands should be washed after contact.

Identified on: 6/27/2026