Slug (unknown species)

Natural Habitat

Damp, moist environments such as gardens, under leaf litter, or in damp indoor areas like basements.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivorous and detritivorous, feeding on a various types of organic matter including living plants, decaying vegetation, and fungi.

Behavior Patterns

Gastropods are nocturnal, emerging at night to feed and seek moisture. They move by rhythmic muscular contractions on a layer of mucus.

Risks & Benefits

They can be significant garden pests, damaging crops and ornamental plants. Some species are intermediate hosts for parasites, though they are otherwise harmless to humans and beneficial as decomposers in ecosystems.

Identified on: 1/1/2026