Slug (remains)

Scientific Name: Arionidae or Limacidae family

Order & Family: Order: Stylommatophora; Family: Various (e.g., Arionidae, Limacidae)

Size: Species dependent, typically 1 to 15 cm in length when alive and extended

Slug (remains)

Natural Habitat

Damp, shaded areas, gardens, under rocks, logs, and leaf litter

Diet & Feeding

Herbivorous or Detritivorous; they feed on various living and decaying plant matter, fungi, and sometimes animal carcasses

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal and moisture-dependent; they move via muscular contractions of their foot and leave a protective slime trail

Risks & Benefits

They are gardeners' pests that consume crops; however, they benefit the ecosystem by breaking down organic matter. They can occasionally carry parasites like rat lungworm if ingested.

Identified on: 5/23/2026