Eleutherocaulis haroldi, known as Purcell's hunter slug[4] or the caterpillar slug,[1] is a
species of tropical land
slug in the family
Veronicellidae, the leatherleaf slugs.[3] It was first formally named Laevicaulis haroldi in 1980.[2]
Distribution
Eleutherocaulis haroldi is native to South Africa.[1]
Conservation status
In its home range in South Africa, Eleutherocaulis haroldi is endangered; it is threatened by
habitat loss.[1]. It has been introduced accidentally in India and is becoming an invasive pest.[5][6][7] The species was first reported feeding and causing damage to
Mulberry plants in Maharashtra.[8] It is speculated to have reached India through various airports and international trade.[9]