Helisoma nigricans

Black snail. Does not survive a temperature less than 20 ° C. Frequently present on wild plant harvests. One of the best detritivores, rarely eaten with plants. Love lettuce leaves.

The Helisoma Nigricans snail is a freshwater snail commonly known as black band snail. It is from the United States and has a soft body and covered with a spiral shell. Its color generally varies between dark brown and black, with a distinctive black band around the base of its shell. The snail is approximately 2.5 cm long and 1.5 cm wide. It is generally found in lakes, ponds and streams.

Clear egg groups on the sheets of plants; easily reproduced, too easily.