Limax maximus (literally, "biggest slug"), known by the common names great grey slug and leopard slug, is a species of slug in the family Limacidae, the keeled slugs. [4] It is among the largest keeled slugs, Limax cinereoniger being the largest.

Deroceras reticulatum Müller, the gray field slug (or sometimes called gray garden slug), has many different adult color morphs and damages multiple crops in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) and worldwide.

The gray field slug is a type of mollusk native to the Atlantic Islands, Europe, and North Africa. However, it was brought to the Americas and can now be found in many parts of Michigan, particularly in the Northern and Southern regions.

The most economically important species of slug (> 90%) in the Pacific Northwest that is most associated with damaging field crops is the gray field slug (or commonly called the gray garden slug), Deroceras reticulatum, Müller.

May 1, 2007 · Learn to identify and control the gray garden slug, a common and harmful garden pest. The gray garden slug (Deroceras reticulatum), introduced from Europe, is the most damaging slug species in the United States.

Oct 15, 2007 · Great Gray Garden Slug, Tiger slug, spotted leopard slug Limax maximus is found commonly in West Coast gardens. It has spots on the mantle and spots or tiger stripes on the upper surface of its foot.

Limax maximus (literally, 'biggest slug'), known by the common names great grey slug and leopard slug, is a species of slug in the family Limacidae, the keeled slugs. It is among the largest keeled slugs, Limax cinereoniger being the largest.

The gray fieldslug, believed to have originated in western Europe, has successfully invaded many areas of the world. It can become a garden pest. This animal emits milky-white mucus when disturbed and can self-amputate its tail when threatened.

Feb 27, 2019 · Gray field slugs, notoriously, feed on the leaves and fruits of a wide range of agricultural and horticultural plantings and tree saplings, damaging leaves by rasping random holes in them. They are also scavengers that eat dead, …

Jan 16, 2019 · Gray field slug, also known as milky slug, is a common, exotic, terrestrial, smooth land slug. It is native to northern Europe, North Africa, and the Atlantic islands. It was introduced into North America and now occurs across the continent.