Great Gray Garden Slug – Spotted Garden Slug – Limax maximus

Great Gray Garden Slug – Spotted Garden Slug – Limax maximus Common Name: Great Gray Garden Slug or Spotted Garden Slug Latin Name: Limax maximus Appearance: The Great Gray Garden Slug or Spotted Garden Slug is a large, elongated slug with a mottled grey and brown body, measuring up to 8 inches long.

• Eggsare laid in clusters, often in the soil or damp locations.
• Pupae:Slugs do not have a pupal stage; they develop directly from eggs to adults.
• Larvae:The larvae are the slug’s immature stage, which looks similar to the adults.
• Adults:Adults are fully mature slugs that are hermaphrodites, meaning they have both female and male reproductive organs.

Host plants: Great Gray Garden Slugs or Spotted Garden Slugs feed on various plants, including vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals. Territory: The Great Gray Garden Slug or Spotted Garden Slug is found in many parts of the world, including Europe and Asia North America. Damages caused by Great Gray Garden Slug: Great Gray Garden Slugs or Spotted Garden Slugs can cause significant damage to the garden and crops by feeding on the leaves, stems, and fruits of plants. They can also damage plant seedlings and create unsightly slime trails on sidewalks, patios, and other surfaces. Life history and habitat: The Great Gray Garden Slug or Spotted Garden Slug prefers damp and cool environments and is most active at night. They are hermaphroditic, which means they can mate with any other individual of the species. After mating, the slugs lay eggs in clusters in damp locations. The eggs hatch into small slugs, which grow into adults over several weeks to months. They can live for several years in the right conditions.