Slug ID, UK

[htcdude]

Is this a Grey Field Slug?



Thanks!

Nige

[faz]

i would say so One of the most frequently seen species is the common grey field slug (Deroceras reticulatum). The colour of this species can vary from grey through to pink. It feeds on, or just below the surface. In wet weather it also feeds on leaves above the surface hope this helps

[Fauna]

Yes, Deroceras reticulatum is certainly varied in its colour. I've just been trying to take photos of some on acid grassland....White through to coffee colour.

Though, with those tram lines on body and mantle would make this likely to be Lehmannia. Where did you find this one Nige...it could be L. valentiana?

Regards Chris...

[htcdude]

Originally Posted by Fauna

Yes, Deroceras reticulatum is certainly varied in its colour. I've just been trying to take photos of some on acid grassland....White through to coffee colour.

Though, with those tram lines on body and mantle would make this likely to be Lehmannia. Where did you find this one Nige...it could be L. valentiana?

Regards Chris...

This was in my garden in Hayes, Middlesex behind the shed stuck to some paving slabs. Does that help??

Thanks,

Nige

[Fauna]

Originally Posted by htcdude

This was in my garden in Hayes, Middlesex behind the shed stuck to some paving slabs. Does that help??

Thanks,

Nige

The overall colour and those thin high bands on back...three on mantle is suggestive of Lehmannia valentiana. You're also in the right area for L. valentiana . L. nyctelia is another that is very similar and is (at the moment) restricted to certain areas.

Yours could also be a "colour/pattern form" of L. marginata??

So, i would just leave it as Lehmannia sp.

Regards Chris...

[htcdude]

Great thanks for that Chris!

Nige