Helix, LINNAEUS, 1758

Neubert, Eike, 2014, Revision of Helix LINNAEUS, 1758 in its eastern Mediterranean distribution area, and reassignment of Helix godetiana KOBELT, 1878 to Maltzanella HESSE, 1917 (Gastropoda, Pulmonata, Helicidae), Contributions to Natural History 26, pp. 1-200 : 8

Helix (s. str.)

Diagnosis: shells usually with brown to blackish columella, often the complete labial callus black, shell sculpture of axial ribs or riblets; diverticulum short, epiphallus as long as or shorter than penis.