4 Unidentified Cystopelta Slug at Acton, ACT
Identification history
| Cystopelta sp. (genus) | 5 Feb 2021 | trevorpreston | ||
| Unidentified | 5 Feb 2021 | TimL |
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Significant sighting
trevorpreston noted:
5 Feb 2021
This is the first sighting of this genus on CNM, and the first sighting of ANY native slug!
User's notes
Thanks to Marcus Leach for the initial sighting in ANBG's Rainforest Gully.
2 comments
trevorpreston
wrote:
5 Feb 2021
This is a beaut sighting, pretty sure its a species not reported on CNM yet but Ill consult my books and get back you when I've got an ID. Thanks Tim and Marcus for these great sightings!
trevorpreston
wrote:
5 Feb 2021
I was sure this was Cystopelta astra, but Michael Shea can only confirm its a Cystopelta sp.
Australian land snails Volume 1 states that Cystopelta astra may represent more than one species so I am guessing there is some variability and not enough research into this species (or group) to know yet.
Beautiful sighting of a native slug though and I'd love to see some more sightings.
Australian land snails Volume 1 states that Cystopelta astra may represent more than one species so I am guessing there is some variability and not enough research into this species (or group) to know yet.
Beautiful sighting of a native slug though and I'd love to see some more sightings.
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.108772-35.277607
- Maps ANBG
- Places Acton, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 29 Jan 2021 01:39 PM Recorded on
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Species information
- Cystopelta sp. (genus) Scientific name
- Unidentified Cystopelta Slug Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-Invasive
- Up to 628.4m Recorded at altitude
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