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Daedalochila uvulifera (Shuttleworth, 1852) Peninsula Liptooth On Alta Dr. In Duval Co., Florida |
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| During an exploratory trip on 11/17/2009, fellow shell enthusiast Brian Marshall discovered a Daedalochila uvulifera population in the 11800 block of Alta Drive, immediately north of Donato Drive North and just southeast of the Rushing Branch bridge, in northern Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida (30.27013N 081.34439W - WGS-84 Datum). This find represents the most northern location that the species has ever been found in Florida (see: Daedalochila uvulifera Records For Florida) and the first record of the species in Duval County. Brian found specimens both in the roadside swale on the east side of Alta Drive as well as in low grass on the east bank of a nearby fenced retention pond. A total of 17 empty shells as well as six living specimens were found during the trip. Later the same date, this reporter also briefly visited the site and found an additional three living specimens and eight empty shells. A series of follow-up visits to the site during November, by both Brian and this reporter, yielded numerous additional empty shells as well as a very modest number of additional living specimens. Two of the live specimens, preserved in ethanol, were provided to the Florida Museum of Natural History (Gainesville) for further study. | |
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Roadside swale along Alta Drive where the Daedalochila were found. The retention pond is inside the fence behind the trees. |
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Daedalochila uvulifera Found Near Retention Pond 11/18/2009 (about 10 mm.) |
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