Euglandina rosea (Férussac, 1821) Predation On Polygyra septemvolva Say, 1818

Euglandina rosea (Férussac, 1821) Predation On Polygyra septemvolva Say, 1818

This large pair were found mating in the roadside swale on the west side of US-1 about 3.3 miles northwest of International Golf Parkway, St. Johns County, Florida on 12/13/2020. When picked up and examined closer, it was discovered that the larger of the two, which measured 71 mm., was apparently also in the process of devouring a Polygyra septemvolva. Also see: Euglandina rosea (Férussac, 1821) Mating In Situ.