Friday, September 19, 2014

Hairy snail


I found this tiny hairy snail Trochulus hispidus in woodland beside the river Tees near Barnard Castle today. The shell was about 5mm. in diameter.



It's a common species but tends to be confined to damp, shady habitats.





7 comments:

  1. This is incredible, even if it is small. I'll have to keep an eye out or both eyes out for one.

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  2. Phil, never thought I'd read the words 'hairy' and 'snail' in the same sentence, let alone consecutively!

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    1. When I worked in crop breeding research I once came across a hairy tomato

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  3. Have seen these snails on another blog, amazing snail would love to find one, but I know they are tiny. Great photos.
    Amanda xx

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    1. Thanks Amanda, there are some very beautiful small snail species

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  4. Most unusual, never seen one of those.

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