Helminthoglypta diabloensis, or the silky shoulderband snail, is a North American species of air-breathing land snail. It is found in California, including the California Coast Ranges, Diablo Range, and other areas in Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, Yolo, Colusa and Napa Counties. The shell of H. diabloensis is described as having six to seven tightly coiled whorls.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Silky Shoulderband Snail being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Helminthoglypta contracostae
- Rothelix lowei
- Helminthoglypta traskii
- Helminthoglypta sonoma
- Helminthoglypta cypreophila
- Helminthoglypta arrosa
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Mollusca
- Class
- Gastropoda
- Order
- Stylommatophora
- Family
- Xanthonychidae
- Genus
- Helminthoglypta
- Species
- Helminthoglypta diabloensis
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