Species: Boettgerilla pallens
Common name: Worm slug
Family: Boettgerillidae
Worm slugs were found in Oregon during 2015. This is the third known occurrence of this species in North America.
It was previously known from one site in California and several in British Columbia. The long and skinny body shape is unique among slugs in Oregon.
It was previously known from one site in California and several in British Columbia. The long and skinny body shape is unique among slugs in Oregon.
Origin: Europe
Diet: Decaying animal, fungi, and plant material. Reported as a pest of seedlings in greenhouses.
Behavior: Spends most of its life underground. It can burrow as deep as 2 feet (about 60cm).
Where in Oregon: Hoyt Arboretum in Portland. ODA is interested in learning of new locations for this slug.
Similar exotics to look for: None
Diet: Decaying animal, fungi, and plant material. Reported as a pest of seedlings in greenhouses.
Behavior: Spends most of its life underground. It can burrow as deep as 2 feet (about 60cm).
Where in Oregon: Hoyt Arboretum in Portland. ODA is interested in learning of new locations for this slug.
Similar exotics to look for: None
Tail with keel raised defensively
