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Posted: 05 Jul 2014

Taken: 23 May 2014

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1/8 • f/11.0 • 100.0 mm • ISO 400 •

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EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM

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Black Arion

Black Arion
This is the Black Arion or European Black Slug, an invasive species here in the Pacific Northwest. It was photographed at Goose Rock in Deception Pass State Park at the base of a tree. It was nearly six inches (15 cm) long. The hole on the side is the breathing hole and the "horns" are actually eye stalks. Though a pest I left it to go its way.

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 Bob Taylor
Bob Taylor club
Excellent detail, rich color.
10 years ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Awesome capture!
10 years ago.
 J.Garcia
J.Garcia club
Very special! Great capture
10 years ago. Edited 10 years ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
An impressive slug and good information. I hope these don't cause as many problems as usually seems the way with invasive species.
10 years ago.
 Esther
Esther club
A very unpleasant looking creature, but a great shot.
10 years ago.
 (*NIKonGT*)
(*NIKonGT*)
Wonderful captured! Thanks for the info:-)
10 years ago.
 yokopakumayoko Francesco
yokopakumayoko Franc…
Beautiful capture!
10 years ago.
 yokopakumayoko Francesco
yokopakumayoko Franc…
ADMIRED in:
Macro *Art * News
10 years ago.
 Fantasyfan
Fantasyfan
It has spread here Finland too and we are often reminded in media to kill those slugs when ever we see them and dispose the bodies carefully (same with some foreign flowers)
10 years ago.
 Nora Caracci
Nora Caracci club
from Europe to America and invasive ? really the globalization has also negative consequences !
the shot is superb, we can appreciate every detail !
10 years ago.
 Fizgig
Fizgig
Great shot of this nasty beasty...
10 years ago.
 Pam J
Pam J club
I used t see these in England.... not a favourite beastie I have to say !
10 years ago.
 Malik Raoulda
Malik Raoulda club
Magnifique,je découvre pour la première fois..!
Bonne semaine Ron.
10 years ago.
 Indira Nair
Indira Nair
That is a huge one! Well shot, Ron!
10 years ago.
 Eve
Eve
Découverte pour moi .. merci du partage !!
10 years ago.
 yokopakumayoko Francesco
yokopakumayoko Franc…
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100% perfect
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Thank for sharing
10 years ago.

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