Another Egyptian occurrence of the terrestrial slug species Laevicaulis stuhlmanni (Simroth, 1895) (Gastropoda: Pulmonata: Veronicellidae) in Assiut Governorate, Upper Egypt

Abstract

This paper reports on new records of the veronicellid slug, Laevicaulis stuhlmanni (Simroth, 1895) (Gastropoda: Pulmonata) from Egypt, in Assiut governorate, representing a considerable southern extension of its range. It was found in two locations: the ornamental nursery of Assiut University and at the Al-Muallimeen nursery in the same governate. Its association with various ornamental plants is noted, as are its morphological characteristics at different points in its life history. The observations contribute to knowledge of the distribution of terrestrial molluscs in Egypt.