Daphnella varicosa


Daphnella varicosa is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Raphitomidae.
The variety Daphnella varicosa var. subrissoides Hervier, 1897 is a synonym of ''Tritonoturris subrissoides''

Description

The length of the shell varies between 8 mm and 16 mm.
The shell is finely reticulated by growth and revolving striae, with larger spiral lirae, crossed by non-continuous varices. The color of the shell is yellowish white, with minute white markings on the spiral ridges, and a large brown spot on the back of the body whorl apparent also within the aperture.

Distribution

This marine species occurs off Taiwan, the Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia and Hawaii