Sluggin' Along: More Marsh Slugs

After finding that initial specimen of Deroceras laeve, the Marsh Slug or Meadow Slug, I've found numerous others. Unfortunately I haven't come across any clutches of eggs or seen the adults mating; the population is just too small right now to observe such behavior in passing. But I have been encountering the adults more frequently, especially since it's gotten colder. Apparently they have a high tolerance for cold weather and also moisture, being able to survive underwater for days. So, I thought it was high time I showed you some more pictures.

1. This is the same piece of wood in which I found a Lehmannia valentiana slug sleeping one day. You can see an egg resting on the tip of the wood. I'd found a clutch of eggs laid by the above species nearby.

2. I often find Deroceras laeve occupying the same daytime sleeping quarters as Lehmannia valentiana. Huddling for warmth, however, is confined to the same species.