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Photo by Jacob Gorneau
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Field Notes

Description:

Banana Slug?

Species ID Suggestions

California Banana Slug

Ariolimax californicus

Reference Link
Namitha
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Comments (9)
Namitha
OK thats cool. I hope you find it soon.
Jacob Gorneau
I am sure it cannot be Ariolimax californicus because that species is endemic to California. Perhaps there is another species in Maine known as the Yellow Banana Slug, yet I cannot find a scientific name to fit the location.
Namitha
Actually I meant to post those links together. Anyways why are you so sure that it is a different species.
Jacob Gorneau
Thanks Namitha, unfortunately they do not provide a definite species! Thanks for your persistence! Those links could provide very helpful!
Namitha
http://umaine.edu/ipm/ipddl/publications/5036e/ Here also you could find info about yellow banana slug in Maine.
Jacob Gorneau
Thanks Namitha. Perhaps this is another species with the same name!
Namitha
Hi J, I don't know if it is right or not I found this info in this site http://www.hillgardens.com/slugs.htm [3rd paragraph]. Hope it will help. "Here in Maine, long-time gardeners refer to the most destructive variety as "banana slugs." Large, yellow/orange creatures ranging between 1/2" to 1-1/2" long, they rampage through many New England gardens leaving an alarming trail of destruction and slime. Other, usually smaller, types frequently march side-by-side with their larger cousins devouring practically anything in their path: any dead or living plant, flower or fruit, especially tiny seedlings."
Jacob Gorneau
Thanks namitha, though the range of Ariolimax californicus doesn't extend to Maine. Thanks for the assist, though!
Namitha
Hi J, I think it is the California Banana slug
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PublishedAugust 22, 2012

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