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08-09-2007, 08:07 PM
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Hello
Can anyone help me identyfy a slug spotted today in the garden. It was about 5 inches long and had markings on it that looked a bit like a leopard. From its head and a quarter of the way down (it looked liked a saddle) the markings were a light beige and irregular blackish spots, the rest of its body was beige with regular blackish dashes. I am new to the site am I able to add a photo? |
08-09-2007, 08:14 PM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lancashire
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Sounds like a Leopard slug.  |
08-09-2007, 08:22 PM
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Ermm right! Guess I should have Googled that before posting, as the quote goes - 'Say what you see'. Thanks |
10-09-2007, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by catsalsus  Ermm right! Guess I should have Googled that before posting, as the quote goes - 'Say what you see'. Thanks | No worries. I used to see them as a child but I haven't seen one for many years now. |
12-09-2007, 11:31 PM
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So that means you must be in SW Eire? as they don't live anywhere else? or have I got that wrong. |
12-09-2007, 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by catsalsus Hello
I am new to the site am I able to add a photo? | Firstly welcome to WAB. I trust you will find it informative as well as enjoyable.
Secondly in answer to whether you can upload an image, yes we would love an image of a Leopard Slug.
I suggest you look at the Video Guides - the link is top right of most pages. This will tell you not only how to upload but also size and any other restrictions.
Should you find that you cannot upload for some reason then you are welcome to PM me.
Cheers
wildone
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12-09-2007, 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Eponaceae So that means you must be in SW Eire? as they don't live anywhere else? or have I got that wrong. | Just googled Limax flavus and found one photographed in Paisley Renfrewshire in 1983.
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13-09-2007, 12:07 AM
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The Leopard Slug is Limax maximus and is a fairly common species in many areas of the UK |
13-09-2007, 12:41 AM
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Eponaceae So that means you must be in SW Eire? as they don't live anywhere else? or have I got that wrong.
| Hi Eponaceae
The slug you're thinking of is the Kerry Slug - Geomalacus maculosus. Its a member of whats known as the 'Lusitanian' fauna and flora.
A protected species unfortunately for those whose cabbages it's munching!  | | |
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