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Deroceras reticulatum (Müller, 1774)
Gray Fieldslug
Family: Agriolimacidae
Species account author: Robert Forsyth.

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© Robert Forsyth     (Photo ID #151)

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Distribution of Deroceras reticulatum in British Columbia in British Columbia

Species Information

A medium-sized slug; grey or pinkish grey, usually with darker grey or brownish flecks; tail with end keeled; mantle with concentric ridges; mucus thick and milky when the animal is irritated.

Habitat


Gardens; disturbed sites

Distribution


Europe

Status Information

Origin StatusProvincial StatusBC List
(Red Blue List)
COSEWIC
ExoticSNAExoticNot Listed



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