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Native land slug (Cystopelta purpurea) About 40mm long<br /> I am curious about the mucous ball attached to the rear end.<br /> Found on a moist log in a local national park.<br /> (Changed name from C astra to C purpurea on information from Kevin Bonham) Australia,Cystopelta,Cystopelta purpurea,Geotagged,Summer Click/tap to enlarge

Native land slug (Cystopelta purpurea)

About 40mm long
I am curious about the mucous ball attached to the rear end.
Found on a moist log in a local national park.
(Changed name from C astra to C purpurea on information from Kevin Bonham)

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The Cystopelta purpurea

Cystopelta purpurea is an herbivorous slug native to south-eastern mainland Australia.

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Similar species: Land Snails And Slugs
Species identified by Mark Ridgway
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By Mark Ridgway

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Uploaded Apr 22, 2016. Captured Mar 16, 2015 01:49 in 92 Ferndale Rd, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia.
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  • DSC-HX30V
  • f/4.0
  • 1/50s
  • ISO100
  • 8.65mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.