White-lipped banded snail  (Cepaea hortensis)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Range

This snail is common and widespread in Britain (1). Elsewhere it is found in Europe (2).

Habitat

This species occurs in a range of habitats, including waste ground, woodland, hedgerows and grassland (3), and is often found in dense vegetation. In Scotland, it inhabits sand dunes and cliffs (1).

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