Dusky Arion
Arion subfuscus
A dusky brown land slug of damp woods, gardens, hedgerows, and leaf litter, most active at night or after rain. It feeds mainly on fungi, decaying plant matter, algae, and tender vegetation using a rasping radula. When disturbed, it contracts its body and produces thick, sticky mucus that makes it unpleasant for many predators to handle. This species can vary strongly in colour, from yellowish brown to dark chocolate, which has made its exact identification tricky in the field.
- Type
- Venom
- Conservation status
- LC