Slug
Scientific Name: Gastropoda (Class)
Order & Family: Order: Stylommatophora; Family: Various (e.g., Agriolimacidae)
Size: Typically 1 cm to 15 cm depending on species.
Natural Habitat
Damp, moist environments such as gardens, forests, under logs, and leaf litter.
Diet & Feeding
Primarily herbivorous, eating leaves, stems, and decaying organic matter; some are detritivores.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal and moisture-dependent; they move via a muscular foot and leave a protective slime trail.
Risks & Benefits
Benefits the ecosystem by breaking down organic matter; however, they are major garden pests and some can carry parasites like lungworm.
Identified on: 12/30/2025