Hairy Snail - Trochulus hispidus

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. Recent taxonomic changes have concluded that Trochulus sericeus is in fact the same species as T. hispidus.

Ashfordia granulata is the other hairy snail in the region. This has a smaller umbilicus and is more conical in shape.

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Various

All year round

Widespread and common throughout most of Britain.

Common in Leicestershire and Rutland