Arion ater

Large Black Slug

Arion ater agg, Large Black Slug. A large, omnivorous slug feeding on carrion and dung as well as vegetation. The aggregate name is used to cover sevral similar species and hybrids. Despite the name, colour varies.


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Arion ater, Large Black Slug
Large Black Slug
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Arion ater, Large Black Slug
Head
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Arion ater, Large Black Slug
Breathing pore
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Arion ater, Large Black Slug
Head end

Photograph detail


Slide 1: Arion ater, Large Black Slug. Redmire Moor. June.


Slide 2: Arion ater, Large Black Slug. Head, showing eyes on tentacles. Redmire Moor. June.


Slide 3: Arion ater, Large Black Slug. Side view of head end showing breathing pore. Redmire Moor. June.


Slide 4: Arion ater, Large Black Slug. Top view of head end. Redmire Moor. June.