Arion subfuscus

Dusky Slug

Arion subfuscus, Dusky Slug. Omnivorous, wide ranging diet, probably more fungi and carrion than plants. Tan coloured, meduim to large slug.


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Arion subfuscus, Dusky Slug
Feeding on detritus
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Arion subfuscus, Dusky Slug
Feeding on detritus
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Arion subfuscus, Dusky Slug
Feeding on detritus
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Arion subfuscus, Dusky Slug
Feeding on toadstool

Photograph detail


Slide 1: Arion subfuscus, Dusky Slug. Feeding on dead invertebrate. Concrete steps to footbrige over Apedale Beck, Hargill, Redmire. July.


Slide 2: Arion subfuscus, Dusky Slug. Feeding on dead invertebrate. Concrete steps to footbrige over Apedale Beck, Hargill, Redmire. July.


Slide 3: Arion subfuscus, Dusky Slug. Feeding on dead invertebrate. Concrete steps to footbrige over Apedale Beck, Hargill, Redmire. July.


Slide 4: Arion subfuscus, Dusky Slug. Feeding on toadstool in upland calcareous pasture. Redmire Scar. November.