Slug
Scientific Name: Deroceras laeve or similar species
Order & Family: Order: Stylommatophora; Family: Agriolimacidae (likely)
Size: 1 to 5 centimeters in length
Natural Habitat
Damp environments, gardens, under rocks, and moist soil
Diet & Feeding
Herbivorous and detritivorous, feeding on decaying organic matter, fungi, and living plant leaves/stems
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal and active during high humidity; they secrete mucus to aid locomotion and prevent dehydration
Risks & Benefits
Generally beneficial as decomposers but can be garden pests; some species can carry parasites like lungworm if ingested by pets or humans
Identified on: 1/6/2026