Copse snail
Arianta arbustorum
Garden snails
(Helicidae)
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Dark snail, often black. The shell is brown with yellow, white or greenish markings, somewhat flattened and 4 to 6 winds. Right at the entrance, the shell is narrower giving a smooth edge which is specific. It feeds on algae and plants. ⇔ l. 30-50 mm LA: ≈ The HELIX POMATIA (Vineyard snail) has a square opening, without taper and is usually much larger. ≈ The CORNU ASPERSUM (Garden snail) has a slight stripe across the back and a dark wrinkled shell.
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Shape
Colour
Leg
Back
Feeler
Striking
10-50 mm
Crawler
None
Shielded
Retractable
House
2 LookAlikes (LA):
Burgundy snail
Garden snail
Copse snail
Heesterslak
Gefleckte Schnirkelschnecke
Hélice des bois
Arianta arbustorum [L.]
Arianta arbustorum [L.]
Arianta arbustorum [L.]
Древесная арианта
Arianta arbustorum [L.]
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