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Carolina Mantleslug (Philomycus carolinianus) Adorable, chubby slug on Stereum (lobatum or fasciatum?). In a moist, dense mixed forest understory.<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/110169/carolina_mantleslug_philomycus_carolinianus.html" title="Carolina Mantleslug (Philomycus carolinianus)"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3231/110169_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=dgx1nKOgotRgmvrqEJTkq8h3AUU%3D" width="102" height="152" alt="Carolina Mantleslug (Philomycus carolinianus) Adorable, chubby slug on Stereum (lobatum or fasciatum?). In a moist, dense mixed forest understory.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/110168/carolina_mantleslug_philomycus_carolinianus.html<br /> Carolina mantleslug,Geotagged,Philomycus carolinianus,United States,Winter" /></a></figure> Carolina mantleslug,Geotagged,Philomycus carolinianus,United States,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Carolina Mantleslug (Philomycus carolinianus)

Adorable, chubby slug on Stereum (lobatum or fasciatum?). In a moist, dense mixed forest understory.

Carolina Mantleslug (Philomycus carolinianus) Adorable, chubby slug on Stereum (lobatum or fasciatum?). In a moist, dense mixed forest understory.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/110168/carolina_mantleslug_philomycus_carolinianus.html<br /> Carolina mantleslug,Geotagged,Philomycus carolinianus,United States,Winter

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  1. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    That a cute chub! Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
      Flown Kimmerling
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      It actually startled me. I gasped and jumped back because I thought it was just a piece of detritus in the way of my mushroom shots. LOL! Jason cracked up!

      Once I realized what it was, I was enamored. Cutest bb I've seen in a while!       Posted 4 years ago
      1. View Christine Young's profile
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        Haha! Did you touch it before realizing what it was?! Posted 4 years ago
        1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
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          Almost. It was a last second startle :D Posted 4 years ago
          1. View Christine Young's profile
            Christine Young
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            Phew, lol! Posted 4 years ago
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    Great find Lisa Posted 4 years ago

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The Carolina mantleslug

''Philomycus carolinianus'', common name the Carolina mantleslug, is a species of land slug, a terrestrial gastropod mollusk in the family Philomycidae.

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Similar species: Land Snails And Slugs
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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By Flown Kimmerling

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Uploaded Mar 7, 2021. Captured Mar 1, 2021 14:00 in 227 Oakman Rd NE, Oakman, GA 30732, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 6D Mark II
  • f/25.0
  • 1/166s
  • ISO500
  • 100mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.

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