Yellow Slug
(Limax flavus). In its habits this Slug differs from the other Slugs, as it very frequently lives in cellars and other damp places in towns. During the day it lies concealed; but at night it goes in search of its food, and shows itself very partial to cooked articles. Though it prefers potatoes and other vegetables, it will readily eat any kind of meat. The Yellow Slug may also be found in gardens and in woods; and where one occurs, others are seldom far off, as it is gregarious in its habits. It may reach a length of 4in. to 5in., but is usually found of a smaller size. The body is yellowish, spotted with dark brown, and is covered with numerous short, longitudinal ridges. There is a distinct keel on the upper surface of the tail. Other Slugs also are often more or less yellow in colour, but the size, habits, and markings of L. flavus will suffice to distinguish it from them. The remedies recommended under Slugs are applicable against this species.