Slug (unspecified species)
Scientific Name: Order Stylommatophora
Order & Family: Order Stylommatophora; Families vary (e.g., Limacidae, Agriolimacidae)
Size: Varies by species, typically 1 to 15 cm (0.4 to 6 inches) depending on life stage and type.
Natural Habitat
Damp, shaded environments such as under rocks, logs, leaf litter, and in gardens/basements.
Diet & Feeding
Mostly herbivorous, feeding on living and decaying plant matter, fungi, and occasionally organic debris.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal and moisture-loving; they secrete a protective layer of mucus to move and prevent desiccation. They are hermaphroditic.
Risks & Benefits
Benefits the ecosystem by breaking down organic matter. Risks include being a garden pest to crops and potentially carrying parasites like the rat lungworm if accidentally ingested.
Identified on: 3/26/2026