Our British Snails 



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H. (Candidiila) capevata. — (The specific name 

 means wrinkled, like a goat's horn.) Careless of 

 heat or cold. Distinguished from the young of 

 H. vivgata by being more depressed, having a 

 larger umbilicus, regular and strong striation, 



Helicella virgata at rest on thistle, natural size. 



and round mouth with white internal rib. Found 

 under stones and on grass. Common. 



H. (Heliomanes) virgata (i.e. striped). — A very 

 variable shell. See the illustration above of 



