Garden Slug

Damp, shaded environments such as gardens, under logs, leaf litter, and moist soil.

Herbivorous and detritivorous; they consume a wide variety of plant material including leaves, stems, flowers, and decomposing organic matter.

Primarily nocturnal to avoid dehydration; they move by muscular contractions of their 'foot' and leave a characteristic slime trail of mucus.

Benefits the ecosystem by breaking down organic matter; however, they are significant garden pests that damage crops and can occasionally carry parasites like rat lungworm if ingested by pets or humans.