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Garden snail

Helix aspera

Photo by Elsa
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Field Notes

Description:

The common garden snail is a large pulmonate gastropod which is native across Europe. It is considered a pest as it has been widely introduced outside of its native range. This is an edible species, considered a delicacy in French cuisine. Here spotted eating a plant.

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Helix aspersa

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