Species: Testacella haliotidea
Common name: Earshell slug
Family: Testacellidae
Origin: Europe
Diet: Earthworms and other soft bodied invertebrates. The earthworms found in urban, suburban, and agricultural settings in Oregon are also European.
Behavior: Mostly subterranean species, so they are rarely seen.
Where in Oregon: Scattered in urban areas in western Oregon.
Similar exotics to look for: There are 3 additional species of this genus in Europe. The others have darker pigmentation and other subtle differences.
Diet: Earthworms and other soft bodied invertebrates. The earthworms found in urban, suburban, and agricultural settings in Oregon are also European.
Behavior: Mostly subterranean species, so they are rarely seen.
Where in Oregon: Scattered in urban areas in western Oregon.
Similar exotics to look for: There are 3 additional species of this genus in Europe. The others have darker pigmentation and other subtle differences.
Testacella haliotidea contracted
Eating earthworm
