Trochulus striolatus
Family
Hygromiidae
Species
Trochulus striolatus (Pfeiffer, 1828)
Common Name
Strawberry snail
Description
The somewhat flattened (low spire) shell of the strawberry snail measures 6.5-9 mm high and 11-15 mm wide, with 6 convex whorls. The growth ridges of this species are very prominent. The shell is dark brown or red-brown. Light brown spots/flecks may be present. The umbilicus (navel) is obvious. The shells of juveniles of this species are hairy, but the shells of adults lack hair.
Native Range
Northwestern Europe
Distribution
Europe: England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Netherlands, Slovakia
Ecology
This species is often associated with human dwellings (e.g., in gardens, on buildings/hedges). As its common name suggests, this species is a pest of strawberries.
Synonyms
- Trichia striolata
References
Anderson 2005; Daw and Ivison; Kerney et al. 1979