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Ariolimax columbianus
Banana slug is a common name for three species of air-breathing land slug in the genus Ariolimax. These slugs are often yellow in color and are sometimes spotted with brown like a ripe (or overripe) banana. Ariolimax is a genus of terrestrial pulmonate gastropod molluscs in the family Ariolimacidae. Ariolimax is the type genus of the family Ariolimacidae. It was previously placed in the family Arionidae. Wikipedia
Hiking trail in Tilden Park, Berkeley, CA.
Spotted on Apr 15, 2012
Submitted on Apr 16, 2012
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