Cystopelta sp. (genus)

4 Unidentified Cystopelta Slug at Acton, ACT

Cystopelta sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 29 Jan 2021
Cystopelta sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 29 Jan 2021
Cystopelta sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 29 Jan 2021
Cystopelta sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 29 Jan 2021
Cystopelta sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 29 Jan 2021
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Identification history

Cystopelta sp. (genus) 5 Feb 2021 trevorpreston
Unidentified 5 Feb 2021 TimL

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Significant sighting

5 Feb 2021

This is the first sighting of this genus on CNM, and the first sighting of ANY native slug!

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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.

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