Grove Snail
Cepaea nemoralis
The adult grove snail is a land snail of hedgerows, woods, gardens, and scrub, especially in moist places with plenty of cover. It grazes on living and dead plant matter, algae, fungi, and soft organic films. When threatened, it withdraws into its shell and may seal the opening during dry or cold periods. Its shell is famously variable, ranging from yellow to pink or brown with different dark banding patterns that can affect camouflage and heat absorption.
- Type
- Shell
- Conservation status
- LC