Arion distinctus

Brown soil slug

Arion distinctus, Brown soil slug. Belongs to a group of similar small slugs named Arion hortensis which are difficult to tell apart. Considered to be significant pests in horticulture. Common in moist places, including gardens.


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Arion distinctus, Brown soil slug
Slugs on apple
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Arion distinctus, Brown soil slug
Side view
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Arion distinctus, Brown soil slug
Top view
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Arion distinctus, Brown soil slug
Slug with mould

Photograph detail


Slide 1: Arion distinctus, Brown soil slug. Group of slugs on an apple infected with Brown Fruit Rot, Monilia fructigena. Garden in Redmire. October.


Slide 2: Arion distinctus, Brown soil slug. Side view of slug on apple. Garden in Redmire. October.


Slide 3: Arion distinctus, Brown soil slug. Top view of slug on apple. Garden in Redmire. October.


Slide 4: Arion distinctus, Brown soil slug. Slug on an apple infected with Brown Fruit Rot, Monilia fructigena. Garden in Redmire. October.