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Updated 7/5/2014

Family Terebridae

HAWAII

Hastula inconstans

Hastula inconstans, Oahu

Olowalu, Maui, 10 feet, 24mm

 

Makapu'u, Oahu, 15 feet, 26mm

 

Makua, Oahu, 15 feet

 


Ma'alaea Bay, Maui

INCONSTANT AUGER

Locally common from surf-swept beaches to 30 feet.  Flaring aperture, color variable.  Attains 1.5 inch.  Uses foot to sail in the surge.  Hawaii & Japan.