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