SLUG

SLUG
Most slugs are light brown or gray in color, and reach lengths of up to 2 inches. Like the snail, the slug was introduced here from Europe and has also become a major pest. They can be very destructive, and will feed on a wide variety of plants. They like moist areas, and generally come out at night to feed.

1.Antenna- none
2.Eyes- antenna-like eyes
3.Head
4.Legs- none
5.Wings- none

5.Wings- none
6.Thorax- none
7.Petiole- none
8.Abdomen- long slimy body
9.Color- gray to dark brown
10.Other- damages plants

Life Cycle
Slugs have both sex organs and are hermaphrodites. They mate with another slug, then both lay eggs. Eggs (about 25 or more) are laid in small cavities underneath just about anything--trash cans, stepping stones, boards, etc. They hatch in about one month. Newly hatched slugs stay close to their birthplace for several days feeding on the surrounding vegetation. It takes three months to a year to reach maturity, and slugs rarely live much longer than one year.

DECOLLATE SNAIL
One of the beneficial predators is the decollate snail, also known as the “killer snail.” They will actually get rid of common garden snails as they
are carnivorous, and they will not eat or damage plants.
The Decollate Snail is not found naturally in the area, so you would have to buy them from a dealer.