Hygromiid snails - Monacha sp./spp.
EEffective: August 18, 2010 - August 18, 2014
Taxonomic Position:
Stylommatophora : Helicidae, Hygromidae
Pest Type:
Gastropods
Pest Code (NAPIS):
IGDGCLA
This pest is a member of the following lists:
These Approved Methods are appropriate for:
2015
Human and Animal Pathogens Transmitted:
Brachylaima cribbi and Dicorocoelium dendriticum. Angiostrongylus cantonensis* is most readily associated with Tropical species such as Giant African Snail (Achatina fulica) but can be associated with other exotic slugs/snails. Monacha spp. can transmit Cystocaulus ocreatus and Muellerius capillaris to livestock.
*Relationship not known or not well established.
Plant Pathogens and Organisms Vectored:
Not known to vector any pathogens or other associated organisms.