Dried Slime or Snail Trail

Scientific Name: N/A (Not an insect)

Order & Family: N/A

Size: Variable length and width depending on the size of the animal

Dried Slime or Snail Trail

Natural Habitat

Typically found on outdoor surfaces, garden plants, or occasionally indoors if a gastropod enters

Diet & Feeding

N/A (Residue)

Behavior Patterns

This appears to be the dried mucus trail left behind by a gastropod (snail or slug) as it moves, or possibly a dried liquid stain (like glue or saliva) on fabric. It is not an actual insect.

Risks & Benefits

Harmless residue, though snail/slug slime can carry parasites like rat lungworm if ingested, so washing hands/fabrics is recommended.

Identified on: 2/20/2026