Slug
Scientific Name: Agriolimax (genus example for common field slugs)
Order & Family: Order Stylommatophora, Family Limacidae (common field family)
Size: Typically 1 to 5 centimeters depending on the species and age.
Natural Habitat
Damp, moist environments such as gardens, under logs, leaf litter, and compost heaps.
Diet & Feeding
Mostly herbivorous, feeding on plant matter, decaying vegetation, fungi, and occasionally organic waste.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal and active during wet weather; they move by secreting a layer of mucus to slide across surfaces.
Risks & Benefits
Benefits include breaking down organic matter; risks include damage to garden plants and the potential to carry parasites if ingested by pets.
Identified on: 1/2/2026