SitkaNature: 1000 Species Project

Northwest Hesperian
Vespericola columbianus

These snails are fairly common around Sitka, but this was the first one I have seen on the rocks at the beach. It was well above where the tide would get this time of year. Rowan found it making its way on the cobbles between patches the vegetation. Other places I have seen this have been in unkept lawns, muskegs, and in the forest.

I am not certain about this identification, so if you know anything about snails and can confirm or correct, please send me an e-mail or leave a comment.