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Deroceras reticulatum

3 Grey Field Slug at Evatt, ACT

Deroceras reticulatum at Evatt, ACT - 11 May 2021
Deroceras reticulatum at Evatt, ACT - 11 May 2021
Deroceras reticulatum at Evatt, ACT - 11 May 2021
Deroceras reticulatum at Evatt, ACT - 11 May 2021
Deroceras reticulatum at Evatt, ACT - 11 May 2021
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Deroceras reticulatum 13 May 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 13 May 2021 TimL

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The images show what appears to be a slug attacking a worm, with a Flatworm in attendance. The final image shows a chunk taken out of the worm by the slug. Closer inspection of the sequence of images also shows White Slug Mites on the slug and the Flatworm and Globular Springtails on the pavers around the periphery of the scene. Thanks to Marcus Leach for help with this sighting.

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Michael123 wrote:
   13 May 2021
slug is Deroceras reticulatum
   13 May 2021
Aweb search indicates that the introduced Grey Field Slug is an omnivore and that earthworms are amongst its diet, though it mainly feeds on decaying vegetation

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