Pictured below left: Pale yellow version with no strong banding as above.
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Description: Shell up to 20mm across; very shiny, with an oval mouth surrounded by a white lip. The ground colour is usually yellow and there are typically five dark brown spiral bands, although many snails have fewer bands and some no markings at all. Eats grass and other low-growing plants, including lettuces and other tender garden species. Active at night or after daytime rain. Found in a wide range of habitats, including gardens, parks, fields, hedgerows and forests. Common and widespread throughout the UK. Pictured below left: Pale yellow version with no strong banding as above. |
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