Plants and animals of Pointfield

An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015   

Molluscs: slugs 

Greenhouse slug

Ambigolimax valentianus


Appearance

Small slug, rather slender in appearance. Body and mantle rather translucent, flesh in colour with a pair of strong dark brown-black bands on both mantle and body. Pale edge to pneumostome. Sole pale yellow. Markings more diffuse and less pronouced than A. nyctelius.

Habitat and sightings

Found around greenhouse and under logs in the garden (Feb-March).