
Community identification
Slug
Arion hortensis (Example species)
- Order & Family
- Order: Stylommatophora, Family: Arionidae
- Size
- 1 - 15 cm depending on species
Natural Habitat
Gardens, damp forests, and urban areas under logs or in moist vegetation
Diet & Feeding
Decomposing organic matter, fungi, and live plant material
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal and most active in humid conditions; they leave a characteristic slime trail as they move
Risks & Benefits
Generally harmless to humans but can be a major agricultural pest by eating crops; they are important decomposers in the ecosystem