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Limax maximus
Introduced to New Zealand from Europe.Limax maximus is one of the largest kinds of keeled air-breathing land slug in the world, (Limax cinereoniger being the largest). The adult slug measures 10-20 cm in length and is generally a light greyish or grey-brown with darker spots and blotches, although the coloration and exact patterning of the body of this slug species is quite variable. The body is longitudinally streaked or spotted with black. The shield is always black-spotted The greater part of the body is rounded, but there is a short keel on its tail, with about 48 longitudinal rows of elongate, detached tubercles. The sole of the foot is ash or yellowish-ash coloured, and the colour is always uniform. The foot-fringe is pale, with a row of minute submarginal blackish tubercles. Every Limax maximus differs slightly in its pattern of black spots. They eat plant matter, but also prey on other slugs.
Spotted on Dec 9, 2012
Submitted on Dec 9, 2012
3 Comments
I found something similar here once, it was huge ! I didn't know the name.
Thanks Ava T B I was not sure which category it belonged in :)
I've moved this lovely slug from the Arthropods category to the Other category for you.