Ghost Slug
Scientific Name: Selenochlamys ysbryda
Order & Family: Order: Stylommatophora, Family: Trigonochlamydidae
Size: 6 cm to 7 cm (approx. 2.5 to 3 inches)
Natural Habitat
Damp soil, gardens, and leaf litter; frequently subterranean in urban and garden environments
Diet & Feeding
Carnivorous; feeds primarily on earthworms using specialized blade-like teeth
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal and largely subterranean, emerging after rain; lacks eyes and is an invasive species in parts of Europe
Risks & Benefits
Invasive risk to native worm populations; harmless to humans but may disrupts local soil ecosystems where introduced
Identified on: 6/9/2026