Cepaea [Helix] hortensis (Müller 1774) (Family Helicidae)


Colour Variants

Size: 10x14-17x20mm
Biotopes:
Meadows

Hedge Rows

Gardens
Food:
Poaceae

Several Asteraceae

Bistorta officinalis

Rumex obtusifolius

Epilobium angustifolium

Epilobium ciliatum

Urtica dioica

Sambucus nigra

Viburnum opulus

Corylus avellana

Salix aurita

Crataegus
Parasitoids:
Sarcophaga haemorrhoa Larva
Predators:
Phosphuga atrata

Nature Spot: White-lipped Snail - Cepaea hortensis
Biodiversity Reference: Grove Snail and White-lipped Snail
AnimalBase: Arion hortensis


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