Spanish slug Arion vulgaris

Description

The Spanish slug is a culture-linked invasive alien species from Southern Europe. At the late 20th century, it has spread unintentionally with human to a wide area in Central and Northern Europe. The colour of the Spanish slug varies and it is tall, as full-grown about 7 to 14 cm long. The omnivorous species has adapted well to the cool climate in Finland.

Source: FinBIF species descriptions
Description text authors:

Johanna Niemivuo-Lahti (MMM), Bengt Lindqvist and Erja Huusela-Veistola (Luke) – updated 11.4.2019

Updated by Luke 2024.

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Observations
  • Total squares
Checklist
FinBIF master checklist
Scientific name
Arion vulgaris
Author
Moquin-Tandon, 1855
Vernacular names
  • espanjansiruetana (Finnish)
  • mördarsnigel (Swedish)
  • Spanish slug (English)
Identifier
http://tun.fi/MX.52801
Taxon rank
Occurrence in Finland
Status in Finland
This species is invasive
Regulatory Status
Finnish Regional Red List Category
  • 2019
  • 2010
  • 2000
Expert
  • Rodrigo Salvador
Informal groups
  • Molluscs
  • Landsnails and slugs