Leatherleaf slugs - Laevicaulis sp./spp.
EEffective: August 21, 2014 - March 20, 2017
Taxonomic Position:
Systellommatophora : Veronicellidae
Pest Type:
Gastropods
Pest Code (NAPIS):
IGDQBDA
This pest is a member of the following lists:
These Approved Methods are appropriate for:
2017, 2016, 2015
Human and Animal Pathogens Transmitted:
Species of this family have been found to carry several nematode parasites, including Angiostrongylus cantonensis (rat lungworm), A. costaricensis, and A. malaysiensis.
Laevicaulis alte has been experimentally infected with Anafilaroides rostratus, a parasite of the bronchii of cats. It can also carry Angiostrongylus cantonensis (rat lungworm).
Plant Pathogens and Organisms Vectored:
Not known to vector any pathogens or other associated organisms.
Survey
Approved Method(s):
Method |
Product Name / Instructions |
NAPIS Survey Method |
Visual |
See USDA-APHIS (2010). |
3031 - General Visual Observation
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Method Notes:
In April 2013, the family Veronicellidae, a target on the 2013 and 2014 AHP Prioritized Pest Lists, was broken down into six genera of concern. When conducting a general mollusk survey, if samples are negative for Veronicellidae, then negative data may be reported for each of these six genera: Belocaulus, Colosius, Laevicaulis, Sarasinula, Semperula, and Veronicella. All positives must be reported at the species level.