Great Grey Slug
A species of Garden slug, Also known as Tiger Slug, Spotted garden slug Scientific name : Limax maximus Genus : Garden slug
Great Grey Slug, A species of Garden slug
Also known as:
Tiger Slug, Spotted garden slug
Botanical name: Limax maximus
Genus: Garden slug
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Description
Great Grey Slug (Limax maximus) is a remarkably large nocturnal garden slug native to Europe but introduced to many other parts of the world. It features a mottled, leopard-like spot pattern on its back, and thrives in human-disturbed environments like gardens, cemeteries, and cellars. This species is harmless to human interests and controls the population of other pests.
AdultSize
10 - 20 cm
Colors
Brown
Black
Habitat
forest; cellar; cultivated area
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Molluscs Class
Snails and slugs Family
Keelback slugs Genus
Garden slug Species
Great Grey Slug