- Helix neglecta Draparnaud, J.P.R. 1805. Histoire Naturelle des Mollusques Terrestres et Fluviatiles de la France. Paris : L. Colas viii 164 pp. [108].
Type data:
Lectotype NHMW no number, Lauzerte, Tarn-et-Garonne, Frankreich, (44º15´N 1º8´E), France.Subsequent designation references:
Clerx, J.P.M. & Gittenberger, E. 1977. Einiger Über Cernuella (Pulmonata : Helicidae). Zoologische Mededelingen (Leiden) 52: 27-56 [44].Secondary source:
Cotton, B.C. 1954. A catalogue of introduced snails and slugs in Australia. Records of the South Australian Museum (Adelaide) 11: 177-187 pl. 24 [180]; Pomeroy, D.E. & Laws, H.M. 1967. The distribution of introduced snails in South Australia. Records of the South Australian Museum (Adelaide) 15: 483-494 [484]; Richardson, L. 1980. Helicidae: Catalogue of species. Tryonia 3: 1-697 [143].
Generic Combinations
- Xerocincta neglecta (Draparnaud, 1805).
Distribution
States
New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Scattered distribution throughout southern Australia. A few records from Sydney and the Hunter region in NSW. Native to Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. NSW - Broken Hill, Hunter Valley, Sydney
Introduced from Europe.
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- New South Wales: Murray-Darling basin, SE coastal
- South Australia: S Gulfs
- Tasmania
- Victoria
- Western Australia
Ecological Descriptors
Crop, herbivore, open scrub, tussock grassland.
Extra Ecological Information
Open grassy regions, dunes and roadsides; living sealed to posts, grass and vegetation
General References
Clerx, J.P.M. & Gittenberger, E. 1977. Einiger Über Cernuella (Pulmonata : Helicidae). Zoologische Mededelingen (Leiden) 52: 27-56 (anatomy)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05-Feb-2014 | HELICOIDEA | 26-Jul-2012 | MODIFIED | Dr John Stanisic |
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |