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Species: Cochlicopa lubrica

Common name: Glossy pillar
Family: Cionellidae 

Lateral of outstretched snail
 These small, common snails are often found around homes, especially in low-lying areas where the ground stays moist. They typically self-fertilize.
Origin: Probably the Pacific Northwest.
Diet: Decaying plant material, occasionally live plants.
Where in Oregon: Widespread.
Similar exotics to look for: There are 22 (questionable) species of Cochlicopa listed from Russia and surrounding countries. Western Europe has two species, C. lubrica and C. lubricella which only differ in size (maximum length of C. lubricella is 6.8mm).
dorsal shell view
ventral shell view
Adult glossy pillar shells range from 5 to 7.5 millimeter
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