Virgiconus virgo - ALBINISTIC SET , Linnaeus, 1758
Size
See description mm
Locality
Philippines
Note
F+++/GEM. WHITE AND ORANGE VIRGO. A rare ALBINISTIC specimen of a pleasing 76 mm in superb condition, addes by a very ORANGE shell for the contrast. The set of two is splendid and a major duo in the aesthetic collection and/or in the Conus collection. Both forms are rare. While very dark orange virgo are relatively common in the young shells, albinistic shells are major rarities.
White = 72 mm, Orange = 76.7 mm.
Philippines. Olango Island. 10-25 m. 2015.
#897375