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Flower and foliage plants suffer the most damage in Florida, but this slug attacks many different plants. A large species known as Florida leatherleaf slug, Leidyula floridana (Leidy, 1851) also inflicts injury to plants though this species usually is not abundant.
- Snail Eating Snails
common name: snail-eating snails of Florida scientific name:...
- Snail Eating Snails
Damage Caused by Slugs. Cause ragged, irregular holes. Can girdle saplings and branches. Can reduce quality and yield of crops. Can transmit nematodes that cause severe health issues in humans. Image Credit: John Capinera, University of Florida.
Although slugs aren’t poisonous, they do contain potentially dangerous parasites, and when ingested can lead to some complications and in extreme cases, death. This is also true for our pets such as dogs and cats, however, when it comes to birds, slugs play an important role in many of their diets.
Florida has a depauparate slug fauna, having only three native species which belong to three different families. Eleven species of exotic slugs have been intercepted by USDA and DPI quarantine inspectors, but only one is known to be established. Some of these, such as the gray garden slug (Deroceras reticulatum Müller), spotted garden slug
1 Μαρ 2015 · Leidyula floridana (Leidy, 1851) (Mollusca: Gastropoda: Veronicellidae), also known as Florida leatherleaf slug, has long been known to be a pest of ornamental plants in southern Florida, and of food crops in the Caribbean region.
In this article, we will delve into the topic of whether slugs are poisonous to birds and explore the potential implications for ecosystems if they are indeed toxic. Overview of Slugs and Their Role in Ecosystems
Florida has an impoverished slug fauna, having only three native species which belong to three different families. Eleven species of exotic slugs have been intercepted by USDA and FDACS-DPI quarantine inspectors, but only one is known to be established. Some of these, such as the gray field slug (Deroceras reticulatum Müller), giant garden slug
