Chinese slug - Meghimatium pictum
EEffective: August 21, 2014
Taxonomic Position:
Systellommatophora : Philomycidae
Pest Type:
Gastropods
Pest Code (NAPIS):
IGDKALA
This pest is a member of the following lists:
These Approved Methods are appropriate for:
2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
Human and Animal Pathogens Transmitted:
Although this species can be found in the same environment as other introduced mollusks that can carry Angiostrongylus costaricensis, it is currently unknown whether this species can serve as a vector.
A closely related species, Meghimatium bilineatum has been reported as a host of Angiostrongylus cantonensis (rat lungworm)
Plant Pathogens and Organisms Vectored:
Not known to vector any pathogens or other associated organisms.