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 

Tramp slug

Deroceras invadens


Appearance

Medium-sized, dark slug with pale, flesh-coloured centre to mantle. A keel extends a short way up the body from the tip. Tip of tail almost vertically truncate. Mantle smoother with finger-print type ornament almost half of length; breathing pore surrounded by a pale ring.  

Habitat and sightings

Found under pots outside the kitchen.