August 29, 2022

We are Ghost Bulimulus

We are exotics and are invasive

There are lots of us, and we are everywhere

But in a wasp nest? Now that is creative!

Location: St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, Fellsmere

Sources: https://www.fdacs.gov/Agriculture-Industry/Science/Technique-Development

Photo and text © 2022 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

May 6, 2022

We are Ghost Bulimulus

Also called Bulimulus bonariensis and Land Snails

We are exotics from the West Indies

And most likely got here via the rails.

Location: St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, Fellsmere

Sources: https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/escambiaco/2021/05/05/edrr-invasive-species-of-the-month-bulimulus-sporadicus-obrigny-1835/

Photo and text © 2022 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

August 24, 2020

I am a Ghost Bulimulus
In Florida you can find me both near and far
I used to get around via the railroad,
But now I also travel by car.

Note: I have been finding these exotics at the St. Sebastian River Preserve State park. Recently, while doing a Scrub Jay survey, I came back to my car and found the top and bottom snails shown here on my windshield and car roof. I removed them both from my car. The next day, I came out of my house and found the middle one my garage. I assume that he was a hitchhiker that I missed. 

Location: Fellsmere, St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, my house (middle photo)

Sources: https://www.jaxshells.org/gallery5.htm

Photo and text © 2020 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

April 12, 2020

Location: Fellsmere, St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park

I am a Ghost Bulimulus
I crawl on bushes as land snails do
I mostly eat plants and algae
Who would think I could do this much poop?!

Sources: Jaxshells.org - Bulimulus sporadicus (d’Orbigny, 1835)

Note: The taxomic name was recently changed from Bulimulus sporadicus to Bulimulus bonariensis.

Photo and text © 2020 Dee Fairbanks Simpson