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 

Blue-black garden slug

Arion hortensis


Appearance

Small black slug; mantle less than one-third of body length; side of body towards base has a very characteristic silver-black mottling. No keel.  

Habitat and sightings

Found under stones and logs around the garden; uncommon.