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Red Slug

Arion rufus

Photo by KimLomman
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Field Notes

Description:

This slug is distinguished from similar species by the position of its respiratory pore toward the front of its mantle, the lack of a keel on its back, and a wrinkled surface. It varies in color from orange or red to brown or black. The fringe of its foot is red-striped and its tentacles are dark.

Habitat:

Found on a path near open lawn in a heavily wooded area.

Notes:

Not native to the US.

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PublishedSeptember 13, 2013

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