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Copse snail/fläcklundsnäcka, and White-lipped snail/trädgårdssnäcka. Värmland, Sweden (10 May 2020).
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Copse snail/fläcklundsnäcka, and White-lipped snail/trädgårdssnäcka. Värmland, Sweden (10 May 2020).
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Did you know that the Copse Snail (Arianta arbustorum) is a terrestrial snail native to Europe? This is believed to be one of the most common snails in Switzerland and Finland but very rare in the British Isles (especially Ireland) due to the consistent destruction of their habitats. While self-fertilization is common enough in these snails, they do use what's called a 'love dart' (no that's not a euphemism it's actually called that) to stab a mate. This love dart is useful for sperm preservation, allowing a higher chance of reproduction.
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Photo by portioid
Snail scans (2025)
Sunlit Snail
Sunlight catching a copse snail, sleeping on a butterbur leaf, Felmersham Gravel Pits.
Kratsnegl (Arianta arbustorum)
Copse Snail (Arianta arbustorum)
Arianta arbustorum, lehtokotilo
After a few cold and frosty days and nights, milder weather with rain and above-zero temperatures has settled over Värmland. I may long for crisp, chilly autumn days, but the snails are happy that winter is taking its time. Copse Snail/fläcklundsnäcka (top picture), and White-lipped Snail/trädgårdssnäcka. Värmland, Sweden (October 25, 2025).
White-lipped snail/trädgårdssnäcka, and Copse snail/fläcklundsnäcka. Värmland, Sweden (May 27, 2025).