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Helix Aspersa Collection

The Helix aspersa, commonly known as the garden snail, is a fascinating creature that can be found in various habitats

Background imageHelix Aspersa Collection: Common snail (Helix aspersa) crawling over mossy wall in a garden with house in the background

Common snail (Helix aspersa) crawling over mossy wall in a garden with house in the background, Wiltshire, England, UK, April. 2020VISION Exhibition. 2020VISION Book Plate. Property released

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Garden snail (Helix aspersa)

Background imageHelix Aspersa Collection: Feeding trails from Common snails (Helix aspersa) grazing algae growing on black paint

Feeding trails from Common snails (Helix aspersa) grazing algae growing on black paint. The rows of chitinous, recurved teeth (the cuticula, part of the radula) leave a distinctive zigzag pattern

Background imageHelix Aspersa Collection: Common snail {Helix aspersa}, on lichen covered rock, The Lizard, Cornwall, UK. August

Common snail {Helix aspersa}, on lichen covered rock, The Lizard, Cornwall, UK. August

Background imageHelix Aspersa Collection: Common snail (Helix aspersa) crawling over edge of a low retaining wall in a garden

Common snail (Helix aspersa) crawling over edge of a low retaining wall in a garden, with house in the background, Wiltshire, England, UK, April, Property released

Background imageHelix Aspersa Collection: Illustration of white eggs of Garden Snail (Helix aspersa) in shallow hole under decaying leaves

Illustration of white eggs of Garden Snail (Helix aspersa) in shallow hole under decaying leaves

Background imageHelix Aspersa Collection: Illustration of Garden Snail (Helix aspersa) on leaf

Illustration of Garden Snail (Helix aspersa) on leaf

Background imageHelix Aspersa Collection: Illustration of Garden Snails (Helix aspersa) on the move

Illustration of Garden Snails (Helix aspersa) on the move

Background imageHelix Aspersa Collection: Illustration of Garden Snail (Helix aspersa)

Illustration of Garden Snail (Helix aspersa)

Background imageHelix Aspersa Collection: Picture No. 10984708

Picture No. 10984708
Jung Garden Snail - on petal of Black Eyed Susan flower in garden Lower Saxony, Germany (Helix aspersa) Date:

Background imageHelix Aspersa Collection: Garden Snail. Helix Aspersa

Garden Snail. Helix Aspersa

Background imageHelix Aspersa Collection: Garden Snail (Helix aspersa) on leaf with tentacles partly extended on head, close-up

Garden Snail (Helix aspersa) on leaf with tentacles partly extended on head, close-up

Background imageHelix Aspersa Collection: Common Garden Snail (Helix aspersa) on rock, close-up

Common Garden Snail (Helix aspersa) on rock, close-up

Background imageHelix Aspersa Collection: Garden snail (Helix aspersa) on leaf

Garden snail (Helix aspersa) on leaf

Background imageHelix Aspersa Collection: Garden Snails (Helix aspersa) on rock in plant pot

Garden Snails (Helix aspersa) on rock in plant pot

Background imageHelix Aspersa Collection: Garden snail (Helix aspersa) climbing over the edge of glass jar

Garden snail (Helix aspersa) climbing over the edge of glass jar

Background imageHelix Aspersa Collection: Garden Snail (Helix aspersa) showing three of four tentacles on head, close-up

Garden Snail (Helix aspersa) showing three of four tentacles on head, close-up

Background imageHelix Aspersa Collection: Garden Snail (Helix aspersa) showing tentacles on head, close-up

Garden Snail (Helix aspersa) showing tentacles on head, close-up

Background imageHelix Aspersa Collection: Garden Snail (Helix aspersa) on green leaf, close-up

Garden Snail (Helix aspersa) on green leaf, close-up

Background imageHelix Aspersa Collection: Eggs of Garden Snail (Helix aspersa) on wet soil

Eggs of Garden Snail (Helix aspersa) on wet soil

Background imageHelix Aspersa Collection: Garden Snail (Helix aspersa), side view, close up

Garden Snail (Helix aspersa), side view, close up

Background imageHelix Aspersa Collection: Garden snail F007 / 6609

Garden snail F007 / 6609
Garden snail (Helix aspersa)

Background imageHelix Aspersa Collection: Garden snail F007 / 6608

Garden snail F007 / 6608
Garden snail (Helix aspersa)

Background imageHelix Aspersa Collection: Garden snail C014 / 0477

Garden snail C014 / 0477
Garden snail on a rotting piece of wood. Garden snails (Helix aspersa) are a species of land snail, a pulmonate gastropod, and are one of the best-known of all terrestrial molluscs

Background imageHelix Aspersa Collection: Garden snail C015 / 7086

Garden snail C015 / 7086
Garden snail. Garden snails (Helix aspersa) are a species of land snail, a pulmonate gastropod, and are one of the best-known of all terrestrial molluscs

Background imageHelix Aspersa Collection: Garden snail after drinking beer

Garden snail after drinking beer
Garden snail (Helix aspersa) after drinking beer from a beer trap. Snails and slugs are attracted to the yeast in the beer

Background imageHelix Aspersa Collection: Garden snail climbing on glass

Garden snail climbing on glass
Garden snail (Helix aspersa) climbing on glass. The snails foot (the underside gripping area) and mouth are pressed to the surface of the glass

Background imageHelix Aspersa Collection: Garden snail on beer trap

Garden snail on beer trap
Garden snail (Helix aspersa) on the rim of a jar filled with beer. Snails and slugs are attracted to the yeast in the beer

Background imageHelix Aspersa Collection: Garden snail drinking from a beer trap

Garden snail drinking from a beer trap
Garden snail (Helix aspersa) drinking from a beer trap. Snails and slugs are attracted to the yeast in the beer. Using beer to attract and trap snails and slugs is an organic alternative to slug

Background imageHelix Aspersa Collection: Garden snails hibernating

Garden snails hibernating
Garden snails (Helix aspersa) hibernating

Background imageHelix Aspersa Collection: Snail foot

Snail foot. Foot of a garden snail (Helix aspersa) crawling over glass, seen from below. Snails have a single foot. Movement is created by successive contractions of the muscles inside the foot

Background imageHelix Aspersa Collection: Hibernating garden snails

Hibernating garden snails. Garden snails (Helix aspersa) hibernating under a rotting log

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Garden snail. Young garden snail (Helix aspersa) feeding on a petal of a begonia (Begonia sp.) plant

Background imageHelix Aspersa Collection: Garden Snail - single adult crawling across moss - Wiltshire - England - UK

Garden Snail - single adult crawling across moss - Wiltshire - England - UK
DK-320 Garden Snail - single adult crawling across moss Wiltshire - England - UK Helix aspersa David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageHelix Aspersa Collection: Predatory snail - attacking the introduced garden snail (Helix aspersa)

Predatory snail - attacking the introduced garden snail (Helix aspersa)
AUS-509 Predatory snail - attacking the introduced garden snail (Helix aspersa). Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Strangesta sp Densey Clyne / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints


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The Helix aspersa, commonly known as the garden snail, is a fascinating creature that can be found in various habitats. In one snapshot, we see a common snail crawling over a mossy wall in a beautiful garden with a house in the background. Its slow and deliberate movement captures the essence of these creatures. Another image showcases feeding trails left by these snails as they graze on algae growing on black paint. It's incredible how such small organisms can leave behind visible marks of their presence. In Cornwall, UK, during August, we witness another encounter with the Helix aspersa. This time it is seen resting on a lichen-covered rock at The Lizard. The contrast between its shell and the vibrant surroundings creates an enchanting scene. Moving back to gardens, we observe this common snail crawling over the edge of a low retaining wall. Its determination to explore new territories highlights its adaptability and resilience. Illustrations depict different aspects of these garden snails' lives – from white eggs hidden under decaying leaves to their presence on leaves themselves. These illustrations capture their intricate details and showcase their unique beauty. As we delve deeper into understanding them through illustrations capturing them "on the move, " our appreciation for these creatures grows even more profound. Their graceful movements are truly mesmerizing.