Bug Identifier
Land Slug
Community identification

Land Slug

Limax maximus (example)

Order & Family
Order: Stylommatophora, Family: Limacidae
Size
1 cm to 20 cm depending on species and age.
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Natural Habitat

Moist, shaded environments such as gardens, under rocks, logs, and leaf litter.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivorous or detritivorous; consumes decaying organic matter, fungi, and live plant tissues.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal; moves via muscular contractions of the foot and secretes protective mucus.

Risks & Benefits

Can be a pest in gardens; serves as a decomposer and food source for birds and amphibians.