Species of this family have been found to carry several nematode parasites, including Angiostrongylus cantonensis (rat lungworm), A. costaricensis, and A. malaysiensis.

Not known to vector any pathogens or other associated organisms.

03/21/2017: As previously mentioned, when conducting a general mollusk survey, if samples are negative for Veronicellidae, then negative data should be reported for each of these six genera: Belocaulus, Colosius, Laevicaulis, Sarasinula, Semperula, and Veronicella. In other words, if you list any of these genera as survey targets in your work plan, be sure to include all 6 genera as targets in your work plan, the Survey Summary Form, and in your final data reporting.

In April 2013, the family Veronicellidae, a target on the 2013 and 2014 AHP Prioritized Pest Lists, was broken down into six genera of concern. When conducting a general mollusk survey, if samples are negative for Veronicellidae, then negative data may be reported for each of these six genera: Belocaulus, Colosius, Laevicaulis, Sarasinula, Semperula, and Veronicella. All positives must be reported at the species level.

Morphological and Molecular: Differentiation from the native species is only by dissection and only if the specimen is mature enough. All veronicellid samples should be sent to Dr. Robinson for morphological identification. All specimens will then be confirmed through molecular diagnostics performed at the CPHST Mission lab.

David Robinson
1900 Ben Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
267-251-0063
David.G.Robinson@aphis.usda.gov

Under review.