Cystopelta sp. (genus)

Unidentified Cystopelta Slug at Acton, ACT

Cystopelta sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 5 Nov 2021
Cystopelta sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 5 Nov 2021
Cystopelta sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 5 Nov 2021
Cystopelta sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 5 Nov 2021
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Identification history

Cystopelta sp. (genus) 7 Nov 2021 Michael123
Unidentified 7 Nov 2021 TimL

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Thanks to Marcus Leach for the initial sighting on a handrail in ANBG's Rainforest Gully, during recent rain.

2 comments

Michael123 wrote:
   8 Nov 2021
Tim Leach, I would like to post these images on the 'Snails of Australia' Facebook group if you don't mind. I have a feeling this species of Cystopelta slug is not native to the ACT area. It more resembles a species from northern NSW. Is that OK with you ?
TimL wrote:
   8 Nov 2021
Sure Michael. I'll email you copies of the original images shortly. Tim

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 5 Nov 2021 02:05 PM Recorded on
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