Phyllidia varicosa Lamarck, 1801

Phyllidia varicosa is rare in the Marshalls. The individual pictured below does not have the distinct ridges blue running along the length of the dorsum, but it did match P. varicosa in other characters. The pattern of black streaks to extending to the margin is typical of this species. Along with several other species, this one appears to be a Mullerian mimic.

Created 25 December 2006