basis of record
Bail, P.; Poppe, G.T. (2001). A conchological iconography: a taxonomic introduction of the recent Volutidae. <em>ConchBooks, Hackenheim.</em> 30 pp, 5 pl. (updated October 2008 for WoRMS). [details]
From editor or global species database
Diagnosis Elongate shape. Medium sized protoconch. Three to five columellar plaits. Pattern of irregular blotches or short axial bands divided into three bands on the body whorl, or reduced to a wide central band. [details]