Gastropods (snails and slugs)
Publications
Applesnails of Florida Pomacea spp. (Gastropoda: Ampullariidae)
IN598/EENY323 by Thomas R. FasuloApril 2, 2021
El caracol cola de cuerno (Macrochlamys indica): una nueva especie invasiva en Florida
IN1404/ENY2078Sby Alexandra M. Revynthi, German Vargas, Daniel Carrillo, Dakshina R. Seal, E. Vanessa Vassilaros y Paul E KendraJune 5, 2023El 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.
Giant African Land Snail in Florida
IN904/ENY-512 by John L. CapineraAugust 2, 2021A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management
Marsh Rams-Horn, Marsh Ramshorn Helisoma (Planorbella) trivolvis (Say) (Gastropoda: Planorbidae)
IN1234/EENY-724 by Carrie Suen and Jennifer L. Gillett-KaufamMay 16, 2022The 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.
Snail-Eating Snails of Florida, Gastropoda
IN523/EENY251 by Kurt Auffenberg and Lionel A. StangeMarch 29, 2021
Terrestrial Slugs of Florida (Gastropoda: Stylommatophora)
IN891/EENY-494 by John L. CapineraJanuary 3, 2022The 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.
Terrestrial Snails (Phylum Mollusca, Class Gastropoda) Affecting Plants in Florida
IN893/EENY497 by John L. Capinera and Jodi WhiteApril 1, 2021
The Horntail Snail (Macrochlamys indica): A New Invasive Pest in Florida
IN1355/ENY2078by Alexandra M. Revynthi, Daniel Carrillo, Dakshina R. Seal, E. Vanessa Vassilaros, and Paul E. KendraApril 8, 2022The 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.
Tree Snails of Florida, Drymaeus, Orthalicus, Liguus spp. (Gastropoda: Stylommatophora: Bulimulidae)
IN305/EENY148 by Jane E. DeislerMarch 29, 2021
Related IFAS Blog Posts
December First Friday with Florida First Detector
Morgan PinkertonDecember 5th, 2022Recap of December First Friday with Florida First Detector On December 2nd, we covered the basics of invasive snails and slugs. Snails and slugs are a type of mollusk called a gastropod. Slugs are different than snails in that they typically lack a visible shell. For slug identification, we look at characteristics like the body […]
Snails Pace
Alyssa VinsonSeptember 14th, 2022In an instant, from muted light to profuse and blinding, an assault of color and form on my freshly hatched eyes. Pulling tendril-like stalks close to my lacquer thin and transparent shell, I gather my composure. Slowly extending from the edge of galaxy inspired chirality, my shell, home, armor, comfort, I seek out a view […]
Plagas de las fincas de Florida: Babosas y caracoles terrestres
Luis Rodriguez RosadoAugust 12th, 2022Cuando la gente piensa en plagas de plantas, lo primero en lo que piensan son los artrópodos, específicamente los insectos. Desafortunadamente, hay más que solo artrópodos que se consideran plagas de plantas. Uno de estos ejemplos son las babosas y los caracoles terrestres. ¿Cómo puedo identificar estas plagas? Las babosas y los caracoles son […]
