Pallifera costaricensis
Family
Philomycidae
Species
Pallifera costaricensis (Morch, 1857)
Common Name
Costa Rica mantleslug
Description
This species can attain a length of 45 mm. It is pale tan to brown in color, with dark colored markings on the sides. Towards the head of the animal, there is a band (running the width of the body) that is jet-black and thick. The sole is undivided, but the edge is dark gray. The tentacles also are dark gray. It should be noted that this species has an extensive mantle that covers the entire back (excluding the head) of the animal.
Native Range
Central America
Distribution
South and Central America
Ecology
This species has been intercepted in cut flowers.
References
Baker 1930