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Banana Slug?

9 Comments

namitha
namitha 11 years ago

OK thats cool. I hope you find it soon.

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

I am sure it cannot be Ariolimax californicus because that species is endemic to California. Perhaps there is another species in Maine known as the Yellow Banana Slug, yet I cannot find a scientific name to fit the location.

namitha
namitha 11 years ago

Actually I meant to post those links together. Anyways why are you so sure that it is a different species.

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

Thanks Namitha, unfortunately they do not provide a definite species! Thanks for your persistence! Those links could provide very helpful!

namitha
namitha 11 years ago

http://umaine.edu/ipm/ipddl/publications...
Here also you could find info about yellow banana slug in Maine.

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

Thanks Namitha. Perhaps this is another species with the same name!

namitha
namitha 11 years ago

Hi J, I don't know if it is right or not I found this info in this site http://www.hillgardens.com/slugs.htm [3rd paragraph]. Hope it will help.
"Here in Maine, long-time gardeners refer to the most destructive variety as "banana slugs." Large, yellow/orange creatures ranging between 1/2" to 1-1/2" long, they rampage through many New England gardens leaving an alarming trail of destruction and slime. Other, usually smaller, types frequently march side-by-side with their larger cousins devouring practically anything in their path: any dead or living plant, flower or fruit, especially tiny seedlings."

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

Thanks namitha, though the range of Ariolimax californicus doesn't extend to Maine. Thanks for the assist, though!

namitha
namitha 11 years ago

Hi J, I think it is the California Banana slug

Jacob Gorneau
Spotted by
Jacob Gorneau

Maine, USA

Spotted on Aug 11, 2012
Submitted on Aug 22, 2012

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