Philinopsis pilsbryi from the Solomon Islands

August 7, 2008
From: Barbara Hanchard

Concerning message #21586:

Hi Bill,

Also a record for Philinopsis pilsbryi recorded in the Solomon Islands for the Forum's record. This is the second time I have found this species at this site but certainly not common or in the amounts found by the entry from southern Queensland. It was certainly much larger than the first one I found. Didn't get a look at the underside/foot to double check for the absence of markings.

Locality: Leilei, Honiara, 13 meters, Solomon Islands, Pacific Ocean, 02 August 2008, Sandy slope. Length: 50 mm. Photographer: N.Barbara Hanchard.

Regards
Barbara Hanchard

barbara.hanchard@ffa.int

Hanchard, N.B., 2008 (Aug 7) Philinopsis pilsbryi from the Solomon Islands . [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/21766

Dear Barbara,

Thanks for the record. Even without knowing the colour of the underside, the shape of the 'head' is definitely as in P. pilsbryi,

Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2008 (Aug 7). Comment on Philinopsis pilsbryi from the Solomon Islands by Barbara Hanchard. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/21766

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