Banana Slug
Ariolimax columbianus
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This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:
Tenakee Springs, Alaska
Berkeley, California
Cazadero, California
Crescent City, California
El Cerrito, California
Eureka, California
Santa Cruz, California
Astoria, Oregon
Kalama, Washington
Woodinville, Washington
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Strever
they prefer & destroy the live plants in my garden
which is why they are destroyed on sight
alaskanray
These are beautiful creatures and nature's composters. I doubt seriously any reports of damage by these babies as they do, indeed, prefer dead material to live stuff. They can be found where the moisture and humus abound, usually in the woods, not the gardens.
While there are species that do damage to live plants, I don't think these babies are one of them. I fell in love with them when visiting Tenakee. They are gentle creatures and essential to a healthy ecosystem.
vanislandgirl
PlantGirl1982
lizo7
palmbob