Monacha cantiana
Kentish Snail
Monacha cantiana, Kentish Snail. A small to medium sized snail, introduced to the UK, probably in the mediaeval period, but now widespread in England. Prefers lime rich areas, as do most snails as the shells are built from calcium.
Photograph detail
Slide 1: Monacha cantiana, on Perennial Cornflower, Centaurea montana. Garden in Redmire. May.
Slide 2: Monacha cantiana, on Perennial Cornflower, Centaurea montana. Garden in Redmire. May.
Slide 3: Monacha cantiana, showing slime trail on glass. Collected from a garden in Redmire. May.
Slide 4: Monacha cantiana, on Perennial Cornflower, Centaurea montana. Garden in Redmire. May.