Leopard Slug
Limax maximus
The adult leopard slug is a large terrestrial slug found in damp gardens, woods, greenhouses, cellars, and other sheltered places across much of its introduced range. It is mostly nocturnal, feeding on fungi, decaying plants, algae, and occasionally other slugs or carrion. Its spotted body and secretive habits help it remain unnoticed while it rests under logs, stones, and human structures by day. A notable fact is its dramatic mating behavior, in which two adults suspend themselves from a mucus thread while exchanging sperm.
- Type
- Stealth
- Conservation status
- LC