elysia-flava-a75a.jpg

Elysia flava from Hekili Point, Maui, Hawaii, 2006 (http://seaslugsofhawaii.com/species/Elysia-flava-a.html)

" Some authors use Elysia obtusa Baba, 1938 for the Indo-Pacific population. See the Sea Slug Forum for further discussion. First recorded in Hawaii from Hekili Point, Maui by CP on May 9, 1992. Named for its bright yellow color. "http://seaslugsofhawaii.com/species/Elysia-flava-a.html

Photographer: Pittman, Cory. Publisher: Vendetti, Jann.