Snail ID (found in Hillsboro, OR) - Ask Extension
Hi- I found this snail on the roof of my car, in my driveway. Can you identify its species and/or whether it’s native or invasive? I have it in a co...
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Snail ID (found in Hillsboro, OR) #879384
Asked July 30, 2024, 10:29 AM EDT
Hi- I found this snail on the roof of my car, in my driveway. Can you identify its species and/or whether it’s native or invasive? I have it in a container and can provide more photos or bring it in person if needed.
Washington County Oregon
Expert Response
Hi Allison,
That is an introduced species called the brown garden snail or sometimes just the garden snail (Cornu aspersum). They are pests in gardens like slugs are and they can be a problem for nurseries because there are quarantines against these snails, so if they are present, they can make plants un-saleable.
This is also the species of snail that is used to make escargot for eating.
Here are a couple links with more information if you are interested...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornu_aspersum
https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/480298-Cornu-aspersum
https://agsci.oregonstate.edu/nurspest/snails/brown-garden-snail
That is an introduced species called the brown garden snail or sometimes just the garden snail (Cornu aspersum). They are pests in gardens like slugs are and they can be a problem for nurseries because there are quarantines against these snails, so if they are present, they can make plants un-saleable.
This is also the species of snail that is used to make escargot for eating.
Here are a couple links with more information if you are interested...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornu_aspersum
https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/480298-Cornu-aspersum
https://agsci.oregonstate.edu/nurspest/snails/brown-garden-snail
