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Leopard Slug

Limax maximus

Photo by LisaPowers
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

Slimy grayish-brown with black spots

Habitat:

Rural back yard

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Comments (4)
LisaPowers
Thanks Karen! I couldn't believe the pix when I got back in and saw them on the computer :-D
KarenL
Great portrait Lisa - you are the only person I know that manages to make slugs look so photogenic!
LisaPowers
Haha! I didn't get it to pose at all. I just saw it and was able to capture it. It was so photogenic!
Maria dB
Wow, great shot - how did you get it to pose for you, Lisa? .>)

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PublishedJune 13, 2013

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