Gastropods (snails and slugs)

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Terrestrial Slugs of Florida (Gastropoda: Stylommatophora)

John L. Capinera

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

El caracol cola de cuerno (Macrochlamys indica): una nueva especie invasiva en Florida

Alexandra M. Revynthi, German Vargas, Daniel Carrillo, Dakshina R. Seal, E. Vanessa Vassilaros y Paul E Kendra

El propósito de este documento es proveer información general del estado actual del conocimiento del caracol cola de cuerno (Macrochlamys indica Benson) así como recomendaciones para su detección y monitoreo en los viveros. El caracol cola de cuerno fue detectado en agosto del 2020 en el condado de Miami-Dade (Talamas 2020). Este caracol es considerado como una plaga de importancia cuarentenaria en los Estados Unidos debido a que se puede convertir en una plaga agrícola y es potencialmente hospedero de nematodos parásitos de importancia médica (Grewal et al. 2003; Cowie et al. 2009; Jayashankar y Murthy 2015). Un programa de monitoreo, control y erradicación del caracol cola de cuerno fue implementado por la División de Industria Vegetal del Departamento de Agricultura y Servicios al Consumidor del estado de Florida (FDACS-DPI, por sus siglas en inglés). En la actualidad el programa de erradicación ha sido suspendido por parte de FDACS-DPI.

Marsh Rams-Horn, Marsh Ramshorn Helisoma (Planorbella) trivolvis (Say) (Gastropoda: Planorbidae)

Carrie Suen and Jennifer L. Gillett-Kaufam

Tree Snails of Florida, Drymaeus, Orthalicus, Liguus spp. (Gastropoda: Stylommatophora: Bulimulidae)

Jane E. Deisler

This document provides an overview of Florida's tree snails, focusing on species within the Bulimulidae family. It details their arboreal nature, identification features, and habitats, emphasizing their ecological importance and conservation status. The document highlights key species such as Orthalicus reses, a federally listed threatened species, and Liguus fasciatus, known for its vibrant shell colors. Management practices are discussed, stressing the need for preservation due to their beneficial role in feeding on epiphytic growths. The document is part of the Featured Creatures collection by UF/IFAS Extension. Published: August 2000.

Applesnails of Florida Pomacea spp. (Gastropoda: Ampullariidae)

Thomas R. Fasulo

Snail-Eating Snails of Florida, Gastropoda

Kurt Auffenberg and Lionel A. Stange

The Horntail Snail (Macrochlamys indica): A New Invasive Pest in Florida

Alexandra M. Revynthi, Daniel Carrillo, Dakshina R. Seal, E. Vanessa Vassilaros, and Paul E. Kendra

The horntail snail was detected, in August 2020, in Miami-Dade County. This snail is considered of quarantine importance in the United States because it can become an agricultural pest and potentially host parasitic nematodes of medical significance. A program to survey, control, and eradicate the horntail snail has been implemented by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry.

Terrestrial Snails (Phylum Mollusca, Class Gastropoda) Affecting Plants in Florida

John L. Capinera and Jodi White

Giant African Land Snail in Florida

John L. Capinera

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management