Hairy Snail - Trochulus hispidus
Alt Name
Trichia hispida
Description
Shell 6 mm. The hairs on the shell wear off, but can usually be seen inside the umbilicus, which is quite well defined in this species. It is relatively flat, lacking a noticeable spire.
Similar Species
Ashfordia granulata is the other hairy snail in the region. This has a smaller umbilicus and is more conical in shape.
Photo ID?
Habitat
Various
When to see it
All year round
UK Status
Widespread and common throughout most of Britain.
VC55 Status
Fairly common in Leicestershire and Rutland
David NichollsGroby Pool Quarry02 February 2013
David NichollsSheet Hedges Wood02 February 2013
Graham CalowJubilee Walk, Leire10 March 2011deep umbilicus Jubilee Walk (Disused Railway) Leire SP 5204 8996 (taken 17.5.2010),,.JPG)
Graham CalowLeire, Jubilee Walk (Disused Railway)17 May 2010hairs worn off
AJ CannCroft Hill02 September 2017
David NichollsRatby Church15 September 2017
 Jubilee Walk (Disused Railway) Leire SP 5204 8996 (taken 17.5.2010),,.JPG)
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David NichollsKetton Quarry25 May 2012
David NichollsKetton Quarry25 May 2012
Graham CalowBramble Walk, near Cosby01 June 2014
Graham CalowBramble Walk, near Cosby01 June 2014
David NichollsRatby Disused Railway28 February 2014
David NichollsRatby Disused Railway28 February 2014 Jubilee Walk (Disused Railway) Leire SP 5204 8996 (taken 17.5.2010),.JPG)
Graham CalowLeire, Jubilee Walk (Disused Railway)17 May 2010
Graham CalowJubilee Walk, Leire10 March 2011
Mike HiggottCounty Hall22 October 2013
Graham CalowBramble Walk, near Cosby01 June 2014
Mike HiggottBradgate Park23 May 2016
 Jubilee Walk (Disused Railway) Leire SP 5204 8996 (taken 17.5.2010),.JPG)
