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Slugs
Gastropoda
Jeff Hahn, University of Minnesota Extension
Jeff Hahn, University of Minnesota Extension
Description: 1/4 - 2 inches long.
Where/When: Feed on plant tissue in moist and shady gardens and on ripening fruits and vegetables. Active mostly at night.
Significance: Feeding damage often cosmetic, however extensive feeding can result in plant stress or even death.
