Chinese slug - Meghimatium pictum
Effective: August 21, 2014
Taxonomic Position: Systellommatophora : Philomycidae
Pest Type: Gastropods
Pest Code (NAPIS): IGDKALA
This pest is a member of the following surveys: Mollusk
These Approved Methods are appropriate for: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
Pest Information
CAPS Pest Datasheet: https://download.ceris.purdue.edu/file/2556
Pest Tracker: https://pesttracker.org/pest/IGDKALA
Human and Animal Pathogens Transmitted:
Although this species can be found in the same environment as other introduced mollusks that can carry Angiostrongylus costaricensis, it is currently unknown whether this species can serve as a vector.

A closely related species, Meghimatium bilineatum has been reported as a host of Angiostrongylus cantonensis (rat lungworm)
Pest Pathogens and Organisms Vectored:
Not known to vector any pathogens or other associated organisms.
Survey

Approved Method(s)
Method Detail NAPIS Survey Method
Visual See USDA-APHIS (2010). 3031 - General Visual Observation

Survey Recommendations
The following are recommendations for executing the survey using the approved methods for pest surveillance. The recommendations are developed through literature review and consultation with subject matter experts.
Key Diagnostic or Identification

Approved Method(s)
ID/Diagnostic:
Morphological: Confirmation requires a morphological identification. All specimens should be submitted to Dr. Robinson for morphological identification.

David Robinson
1900 Ben Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
267-251-0063
David.G.Robinson@aphis.usda.gov
Mistaken Identities:
This species was originally recorded as Pallifera sp. in Brazil. Samples have also been misidentified as Philomycus carolinianus. This species is also similar to Meghimatium striatum.
References

If you are unable to find a reference, contact STCAPS@usda.gov. See the CAPS Pest Datasheet for all references.