Pomacea maculata G. Perry, 1810 In Retention Pond On Baymeadows Road

    During a trip to the dentist on 9/8/2021 a large population of presumably Pomacea maculata G. Perry, 1810 was discovered in a medium sized roadside retention pond on Baymeadows Road near the location where that thoroughfare and Old Baymeadows Road merge. The large number of brightly colored eggs present were easily visible by any passing motorists. This reporter is familiar with the area and no Pomacea of any ilk had been seen there previously.

Retention pond showing where a majority of the Pomacea maculata egg clutches were found

A pair of Pomacea maculata from the retention pond. Snail on the left measures 70 mm.