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Leopard slug

Limax maximus

Photo by adams2018
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Field Notes

Description:

slimy,sticky,cool,little black dots on it,shiny in lite,two stickingout eyes.

Habitat:

leaves,ground,prety much anywhere it can find food

Notes:

eats strawberries any thingLeopard Slugs were introduced to America, but are now common. They grow to four inches. They are usually grayish yellow with black spots or bands. Often they are wrinkled.

Leopard Slugs have four tentacles on their head; two long ones and two short ones.

Leopard Slugs live in fields, woods, and gardens. They prefer damp, shady places. In daylight, you can find them under rocks, logs, and similar places.

These slugs are mostly nocturnal, but will sometimes come out on rainy days.

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