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Large Black Slug - Arion ater sensu stricta
This slug belongs to a species complex that are very difficult to separate. There are three species in this complex (Arion ater group): Arion ater, Arion rufus and Arion vulgaris. Detailed proof of identification is needed failing this records should be submitted as Arion ater agg.
This slug belongs to a species complex that are very difficult to separate, usually requiring dissection. Detailed proof of identification is needed. Failing this records should be submitted as Arion ater agg.
Usually in damper areas.
All year round.
Status is difficult to determine as many records may be better placed as Arion ater aggregate if detailed examination has not taken place.
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
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Species profile
- Common names
- Large Black Slug, Great Red Slug, Great Black Slug
- Species group:
- Slugs & Snails
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Pulmonata
- Family:
- Arionidae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 1
- First record:
- 27/03/2023 (O'Brien, Helen)
- Last record:
- 27/03/2023 (O'Brien, Helen)
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