Boettgerilla pallens
Distribution and status
Common. Widespread and in woods in Eastern Europe.
The map provided here shows the distribution of the species based on Conchological Society data.
Ecology and behaviour
Mostly in gardens and parks in UK, probably recently introduced in the west.
Key identification features
Very thin, pale and almost worm-like when fully extended.
Taxon version key
[NBNSYS0000006725]
Boettgerilla pallens Simroth 1912
Small to medium slug, extended length 3 – 4 cm. Pale translucent greyish-yellow, with keel from tip of tail right up to edge of the mantle; back and head darker bluish-grey. Very narrow, almost worm-like, when fully extended. Sole pale yellow, mucus colourless.