endstream endobj startxref Florida Slugs. As Dr. Lecter says, "Love the skirt!" Timothy Pearce, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, and Jim Wiley, Florida Extension Service. Slugs and snails, have two pairs of tentacles, on there head. Commonly found in St. Augustine grass, they can also be found under rocks, boards, flower pots, greenhouses and even in the hearts of plants such as lettuce or cabbage. The keel is tan colored. They have two ocular tentacles that are also black. Florida Leatherleaf Slug - Leesburg Florida Checking the University of Florida's website on this type of terresterial slug, the photo shows a lighter-colored slug as shown in Figure 17. ^ Peter needs to stop browsing the forums on an empty stomach. She woke me up a few mornings back when a slug had somehow gotten between two panes of glass in our front screen door. Black-velvet leatherleaf, Belocaulus angustipes (Heynemann, 1885). Found this beautiful critter this AM on my NW Florida exterior wall. JavaScript is disabled.
This slug can measure up to 55 mm when fully extended. USDA-APHIS-PPQ . More Info Here. Florida has only a few terrestrial slug species that are native (indigenous), but some non-native (nonindigenous) species have successfully established here. Slugs are not commonly seen or collected because they are active mostly at night and inconspicuous during the day. The black slug (also known as black arion, European black slug, or large black slug) Arion ater L. is a large terrestrial gastropod mollusk in the family Arionidae, the round back slugs.Land slugs lack shells like other terrestrial mollusks (such as snails).Without such shells, slugs produce unappetizing mucus, that may also contain toxins—to deter predators. does not endorse extermination, Bug of the Month June 2014: Florida Leatherleaf Slug guards clutch of Eggs. The Black Velvet Leatherleaf Slug is an invasive species in Texas and can carry the nematode parasite Angiostrongylus costaricensis that causes … Even with glass-cleaner liquid, slug slime does not wash off easily and initially seems to make more of a mess. I've been wanting to keep 1 or 2, though I was more reluctant before because of the human/pet parasites I've read about them carrying. Belocaulus angustipes, the black-velvet leatherleaf slug, is a species of land slug in the family Veronicellidae.. Anatomy and Morphology. I never think of FL as being a good place for slugs as I see the majority here out during cooler weather and rains but that state is always full of faunal surprises. angustipes ameghini. Black-Velvet Leatherleaf Slug. It is a native of South America and was first detected in Florida in 2005. The mantle extends over the entire length of the body. 138 0 obj <>stream 126 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<1145B214AE2F1C4F849E20F376C46413><06B456F1236F6946A6E5AA4CE31FE2D9>]/Index[109 30]/Info 108 0 R/Length 91/Prev 1049975/Root 110 0 R/Size 139/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream Black-velvet leatherleaf slug, Angustipes Three-banded garden slug, Lehmannia Meet a black-velvet featherleaf slug, which is a species of slug introduced from South America to northern Florida in the 1960s. So I was not sure what it was. Belocaulus angustipes (Heynemann, 1885) Black-velvet Leatherleaf Page Two: In the March, 2009 issue of "American Conchologist" information was published concerning the synonymy of Belocaulus angustipes (Walls, 2009) so Dr. Harry G. Lee investigated the nomenclatorial and taxonomic history of the Black-velvet Leatherleaf. NM5S1699 Black Velvet Leatherleaf Slug (Belocaulus angustipes) Welcome !! Black-velvet featherleaf slug sightings in the Jacksonville, FL area. Belocaulus angustipes. On the ventral surface, the foot (running the length of the body) is pale brown, As the common name suggests, Belocaulus angustipes are generally black and velvety in appearance as adults. Tweet; ... the Leatherleaf slugs. I walked over this one several times before taking a good look at it. They look exactly like a folded leaf. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. arion ater........are those the jet black variety,those are really cool slugs, Out of ALL the animals on earth, slugs are my least favorite. My wife has no problem with tarantulas or pretty much any other type of pet bugs, but even the word slug makes her skin crawl. The slime is definitely hard to get off. Thanks to the following slug experts for their help with identifications: Drs. There is a pale, inconspicuous tan stripe down the center of the back, which may not be visible. Photograph by Lyle J. Buss, University of Florida. %PDF-1.5 %���� The foot is 4-5 mm wide in adults and 1 mm wide in juveniles. Description. More Taxa Info; Guides; Places; Site Stats; Help; Video Tutorials; Log In or Sign Up With the black leatherleaf slug having such a voracious and scavenging appetite, they could establish in urban, suburban and rural areas. There are no checklists of slugs for Louisiana. In Spanish, they are called "babosas" from the verb "babear" (to drool), They have tentacles, not antennas lol. The New Guinea flatworm may be tiny, but it can carry a dangerous parasite. You must log in or register to reply here. I could imagine seeing a slightly smaller version of this selling as an artistic wall-hanging. I have never seen a slug where the mantel covers the entire animal. U.S. Habitat: Since they are intolerant of low humidity the sup-tropical southeastern United State are very suitable. Both the breathing pore (pneumostome) and anus are located posteriorly. Some juveniles of the species will have a pale strip in the middle.. Distribution and Habitat. Registration is free, and dedicated forums exist for the discussion of Tarantulas, True Spiders, Centipedes & Scorpions. 109 0 obj <> endobj Once you carry one, you're going to have to put with the slime until it dries! Sunlight was shining through it, casting prismatic effects in multiple colors. Upgrade to an Arachnosupporter account. The “Black velvet leatherleaf slug ... Florida] Belocaulus angustipes (Heynemann 1885) Description: Up to 3½ inches in length, this slug is easy to recognize by its almost pure black notum (=dorsa; surface), flattened body, and velvet-like body texture. This slug was alive, and able to move. Habitat: ... Kissimmee, Florida, USA. It has eyes that come out like a slug, but … This slug is native to the warmer parts of the SouthEast US. BUT. Use diatomaceous earth, crushed eggshells or copper wire around plants to create a barrier that slugs cannot cross.. Ron. This website seems to have a good description, and I found some snippets of information at these other sites. Paraguayan black-velvet leatherleaf, Angustipes (=Veronicella) ameghini (Gambetta), has been found at several Florida localities (Dundee 1974, Gillmore 1982). Very sweet little guys. She woke me up a few mornings back when a slug had somehow gotten between two panes of glass in our front screen door. Saw this one feeding on a weed in front of my porch: I have to say those are pretty awesome slugs. I've heard a lot about them being pests up north, though I can't say that I've had the same experience here in Miami. Many interceptions of slugs are made by quarantine inspectors (Robinson 1999), including species not yet found in the United States or restricted to areas of North America other than Florida. Tramp Slug: Meadow Slug: Invasive Species: Invasive Species: Lehmannia valentiana (Férussac, 1822) Belocaulus angustipes (Heynemann, 1885) Threeband Garden Slug: B lack-velvet Leatherleaf: Exotic Slug Species From South Florida: Miscellaneous Slug Species Found In North America Black velvet leatherleaf slug (Belocaulus angustipes) is a mollusk pest of wide variety of plants. Put out bait – Put out bait such as a pan of beer or an upside down melon rind. Seeing that at least a couple of you have kept them, I guess I'm more willing to give them a try now. In addition to the many potential invasive slugs originating in temperate climates such as Europe, the traditional source of invasive molluscs for the US, Florida is als… The tropical leatherleaf slug measures 70-80 mm long. 16/10 would let them cha cha slide across my face again. ���W�&(�H�( �4{��'z�� h��8P�L�?c�7� � 3 The slug is a gastropod, which means " stomach-foot ". Slug: Black-velvet Leatherleaf Slug: Black-velvet Leatherleaf Slug : comment Guest 09-Dec-2007 03:51: Very nice work! It was first reported in the U.S. around 1960 and has established populations in several southern states. A particularly interesting fact about the slug: This slug, is usually seen in wet weather, and it spends most of its life, foraging at night, in leaf litter or in the soil. yeah the leaf mimic is great.ive kept them before. Belocaulus angustipes (Heynemann, 1885) B lack-velvet Leatherleaf: U. S. Department of Agriculture request for specimens : This invasive species was initially found in northeast Florida under a small piece of wood near a retention pond/lake at Baker Skinner Park in southern Duval County, Florida on 7/12/2005 (number 1 on the map). It was found in Houston, TX underneath a piece of lawn furniture in the dirt. Black-Velvet Leatherleaf slug. They can be toxic. This terrestrial slug is from the family Veronicellidae (leatherleaf slugs) andcan grow up to 3.5 inches in length. The underside of the worm is a pale tan color and the upper-side has a faint stripe. October 25, 2009 It was first noticed in central Florida in 1968 (Stange 1978) and spread as least as far north as Duval and Jefferson Counties. Not sure who brought them to America. Florida Tree Snail: Florida Tree Snail: Rio Grande Valley Tree Snail: Florida Tree Snail: Ghost Crab: Gulf Ghost Crab ... Atlantic Horsheshoe Crab: Crawfish Chimney: Slug (Arion sp.) Distribution of Cuban Slug •This pest is found in the Caribbean and the Pacific Islands •It has been intercepted but not considered Distributi… NM5S8076 Black Velvet Leatherleaf Slug (Belocaulus angustipes) Welcome !! Florida leatherleaf slug (Leidyula floridana) Thread starter Obelisk; Start date Jul 13, 2012; Jul 13, 2012 #1 O. after a good rain they show up by me aswell,always in the morning when it is still dark,when i'm going to the gym,i'm always amazed by them. endstream endobj 110 0 obj <. Protect tender plants and seedlings – As tender plants and seedlings are a slug’s favorite food, they are also the most likely to be killed by slugs. Slugs (of Florida) (Gastropoda: Pulmonata) 3 Angustipes ameghini. I found him-her living in my compost pile. 0 With the black leatherleaf slug having such a voracious and scavenging appetite, they could establish in urban, suburban and rural areas. Fact sheet on the Paraguayan black-velvet leatherleaf slug from the USDA and the University of Florida at the Terrestrial Mollusc Tool webpages ... Belocaulus angustipes, the black-velvet leatherleaf slug, is a species of land slug in the family Veronicellidae. h�b```f``�a`a`�fcf@ a�rdHv��- ����>���P�P� ���@��!B�B.^D+X�1�5�4'��dTq� �������"K�3P�8��/ iF�p�0�p@D� �� black-velvet leatherleaf: This slug was originally described from Paraguay and first introduced into the United States (Mobile AL, and New Orleans LA) in 1960 (Dundee and Watt 1961). They're not rare here but not common either, so it's pretty cool to see them when I do. ... but even the word slug makes her skin crawl. Tweet; Description: An introduced species from Paraguay. It's certainly prettier than those ugly topsy-turvy tomato cages that seem to sell so well. Some perfect combination of factors allowed this animal to create, in its attempts to escape, something that looked like an impossible Mobius strip-rollercoaster, back and forth between the two panes not an inch apart. Belocaulus angustipes (Heynemann, 1885) B lack-velvet Leatherleaf: U. S. Department of Agriculture request for specimens : This invasive species was initially found in northeast Florida under a small piece of wood near a retention pond/lake at Baker Skinner Park in southern Duval County, Florida on 7/12/2005 (number 1 on the map). References Enjoy,Large Files are available, Check often as we upload weekly. (Or is is suit?). %%EOF It appears to be a slug, only it seems more like a leech. I've never personally seen one but my mom sent a photo of one from her yard in Mexico a few years back. The dorsal surface of the mantle may appear velvety or wrinkled. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Hey, those are neat! This velvety black color slug is usually seen only during wet weather, spending most of its life foraging at night in leaf litter or in the soil. She found the slime residue quite disturbing, but I secretly thought it was beautiful. Curious little eyes and potato-looking bodies with yellow bellies. :} Little pals who get startled by hands at first, but will run all over you once they warm up to you! awesome slug. We also have Classifieds, Reviews, Bite/Sting/Breeding Reports and more! The tentacles are 2-3 mm long, and rarely extend beyond the tip of the mantle. Caribbean Leatherleaf Slug, AKA a good friend. Spotted on Nov 21, 2011 h�bbd```b``:"g��ɦ"Yo�َ`�)�t���.`�D It is jet black in color with similarly colored tentacles. Cuban Slug Image Credit: David Robinson, Terrestrial Mollusc Tool. Please email Ashley Morgan-Olvera, M.Sc. Insects, Other Invertebrates & Arthropods. Cuban slug Sloan’s slug Florida leatherleaf .

Both ends look similar, but the end with the head is narrower and has two eyespots. Arachnoboards.com is the Internet's largest forum community for invertebrate hobbyists of all types! Required fields are marked *. Now with new benefits! It is dark-colored (grayish) with raised pustules/tubercles and a characteristically narrow foot.A pale brown line spans the length of its dorsum. Most of the slugs that I am familiar with have a smaller mantel on the first third of the animal. (Photo: © This slug can measure up to 55 mm when fully extended. Angustipes ameghini (A) ventral view, (B) anal view. we found the exact same eggs but with a slug-like creature wrapped around it. In other words, I hate them. Belocaulus angustipes Auburn, Alabama A terrestrial slug which is native of South America It is now established in states that border the Gulf of Mexico ** After handling live slugs, hands should be washed in hot soapy water, and rinsed in alcohol or a standard hand disinfectant. Enjoy,Large Files are available, Check often as we upload weekly.

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