Melongena corona (Gmelin, 1791) Baldwin County, Alabama

Melongena corona (Gmelin, 1791) Baldwin County, Alabama

Also known as Melongena corona johnstonei Clench and Turner, 1956

Little Lagoon, Baldwin Co., Alabama (59mm.).
Prey: Tagelus and Ensis.

    The size and form are typical of this population. Basal spines are almost non-existent in the westerly portion of Melongena corona's range.

Specimen collected by Douglas N. Shelton and family - photo by Phil Poland.

Melongena corona (Gmelin, 1791) Baldwin County, Alabama

Melongena corona (Gmelin, 1791) Baldwin County, Alabama

Also known as Melongena corona johnstonei Clench and Turner, 1956
Little Lagoon, Baldwin Co., Alabama (57.6 and 40.6 mm.).
Prey: Unknown
Basal spines are almost non-existent in the westerly portion of Melongena corona's range.
Specimens collected by Marcus Huber 5/30/2006 - photos by Bill Frank.

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