Leopard Slug

The leopard slug is a large mollusk with a distinctive spotted pattern, like its namesake big cat. It belongs to a group called keeled slugs, which have a ridge along their backs. While not the absolute biggest in its family, it's certainly one of the larger slugs you might spot in a garden.

• Its scientific name Limax maximus hints at its impressive size among slugs.
• The leopard slug has a visible ridge running the length of its body.
• Another species, Limax cinereoniger, grows even larger than this spotted slug.