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October 2011 — New and updated data have been uploaded to E-fauna BC, the Electronic Atlas of the Wildlife of British Columbia. Records are now available for terrestrial gastropods. To get a list of atlas pages, type “land snails” in the common name search box.

Wanted: leaf litter samples from anywhere in Canada

While the minute land molluscs that dwell in leaf litter are a major component of the terrestrial mollusc fauna of Canada, they have historically been neglected in many parts of Canada. Their small size has usually meant that they have been overlooked by all but the most dedicated naturalists and malacologists. Many gaps in our knowledge of these animals is the direct result of insufficient collections from almost all regions of the country. I am looking for donations of leaf litter samples (each 1–2 L in volume), or drift samples containing terrestrial species from anywhere in Canada. More information here, or e-mail me.

Online bibliography surpasses 400 citations

The online Bibliography of Terrestrial Molluscs of Canada has been revised and expanded. More details and additional references have recently been added.

Need identifications made?

Do you need identifications made of land snails or slugs? I can do these from specimens, or often from photographs. Please contact me for more information. I frequently help photographers, naturalists and others identify slugs and snails in their photos — just ask!