White-lipped Snail
Cepaea hortensis
The White-lipped Snail (Cepaea hortensis), also known as the garden banded snail, is a medium-sized, colorful air-breathing land snail native to Western and Central Europe. Measuring around 18 to 22 mm in shell diameter, it displays remarkable polymorphism, with shells ranging from bright yellow and pink to brown, either plain or marked with up to five dark spiral bands. It is easily identified by the distinct white lip around the aperture of its adult shell. Commonly found in gardens, hedgerows, woodlands, and grasslands, this harmless gastropod feeds mainly on decaying plant matter, algae, and fungi.
Group: Mollusks (Mollusca)Red List status: LC • Least Concern