They mow down seedlings as soon as they emerge from the ground. Slugs can be even more destructive. I guess it is a little like bungee jumping. I was busy removing various ones which were happily eating my clumps of Iris when I came across a Leopard slug eating another slug which reminded me they are good to have around. Slugs; Limacidae; Leopard Slug Leopard Slug - Limax maximus. Just to remind others that Leopard Slugs are a good addition to the garden unlike the rest of these pesky creatures. Thank you.



The "leopard" component of their moniker is a nod to the conspicuous black blots that adorn their mostly brownish or gray physiques.

Leopard slugs (Limax maximus) are big slugs that live all throughout the globe, including Australia, the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe. Arion vulgaris vs Limax maximus : leopard slug eats spanish slug a great way to get rid of them in the garden. I think I'm also correct in … Species; Additional images ; Click here to support NatureSpot by making a donation - small or large - your gift is very much appreciated.

The two slugs head to a tree or an edge, circle each other (which must take awhile) and then become intertwined. The male and female become entwined and lower themselves from their branch on a thread of mucus to exchange sperm. Giant garden slug is another oft-used handle for the species. Usually strikingly marked but quite variable, this is one of the largest British slugs reaching up to 150 mm. At this point the two slugs will fall from the branch and remain hanging by a long thread of mucus.

They leave a slimy trail everywhere they go that attracts other slugs. Who would have thought that the Leopard Slug is a thrill seeker. Great Grey Slug Description.

They may devour bulbs while they are still in the ground.

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Mating Leopard Slugs must be one of the most bizarre and fascinating displays of animal behaviour you can ever observe. No doubt like everybody else slugs are bad here this year. Then they return to the branch via the mucous thread, eating it as they go.