Snack Time!

There are at least three (there is one on the far right of the cap) of theses land snails enjoying this bolete. The ‘shroom had sprouted from a rock wall along the road.

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Christine Young

Lion

It has a really pretty pattern! Posted 4 years ago
1. gary fast
  
  Lion
  
  Just like netting. Do they call it “reticular”. Posted 4 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Yes! And, I just read that this slug can self-amputate part of its tail to escape predators. Posted 4 years ago
  2. 1. gary fast
      
      Lion
      
      Yes, I have been tempted to take along a pair of tweezers to imitate an attack of a beetle to see if it would stimulate a response. This snail can self-amputate in a matter of seconds, they say, more than likely the fastest thing it can do! Posted 4 years ago
    2. 1. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Impressive! I would be tempted as well. Posted 4 years ago

The Yellow-bordered Taildropper

A large slug, yellowish or brownish grey, with dark diamond-mesh pattern on the tail; mantle with lateral bands; sole cream. It gets its name from its ability to self-amputate part of its tail to escape from predators. Habitat: Forests. Distribution: NW North America.

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Similar species: Land Snails And Slugs

Species identified by gary fast

By gary fast

Uploaded Oct 28, 2020. Captured Oct 27, 2020 13:09 in 315 Whaletown Rd, Whaletown, BC V0P 1Z0, Canada.

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Captured in the fall. More fall photos.