Bug Identifier
Land slug (likely a juvenile leatherleaf slug)
Community identification

Land slug (likely a juvenile leatherleaf slug)

Likely *Veronicella* sp.; species-level identification requires location and clearer features

Order & Family
Stylommatophora; family Veronicellidae
Size
Juveniles may be about 1–3 cm long; adults commonly reach 5–15 cm, depending on species.
See this bug in the Encyclopedia

Natural Habitat

Moist soil, leaf litter, gardens, plantations, and other humid terrestrial environments; often active at night or after rain.

Diet & Feeding

Primarily feeds on fungi, decaying vegetation, algae, and living plant tissue. It scrapes food with a radula.

Behavior Patterns

A mucus-covered, shell-less gastropod that moves slowly and contracts when disturbed. Most are nocturnal; many species are hermaphroditic and lay eggs in moist shelters.

Risks & Benefits

Generally harmless to people, though some species damage crops and ornamental plants. It contributes to decomposition; avoid eating raw slugs because some can carry parasite larvae.