Melongena corona - Baldwin Co., Alabama

Also known as Melongena corona johnstonei Clench & 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 & family - photo by Phil Poland.