Hypselodoris maculosa mating

May 27, 2006
From: Bruce Wilkie

Hi Bill,
Looking through the fact sheets and messages on Hypselodoris maculosa, I noticed there were not any photos of mating. Here are some to add to your collection. Also wanting to confirm these animals are H. maculosa.

Locality: Shag Rock, Point Lookout, North Stradbroke Island., 6mts, Queensland Australia, Pacific ocean, 21 May 2006, rocky reef with sponges, hard & soft corals . Length: 15mm. Photographer: Bruce Wilkie.

Many Thanks,
Bruce Wilkie.

brucedwilkie@yahoo.com.au

Wilkie,B, 2006 (May 27) Hypselodoris maculosa mating. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/16682

Dear Bruce,

Although a bit redder than usual, this is Hypselodoris maculosa. You'll notice in both photos there is a bluish-white 'fuzzy' patches to the left of the animals. I wouldn't mind betting that this is all that is left of a sponge colony they have been eating. Not enough left to identify the sponge but it is nice to get a photo of them mating

Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2006 (May 27). Comment on Hypselodoris maculosa mating by Bruce Wilkie. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/16682

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