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Updated 8/24/2025

Family Terebridae

INDO-WEST PACIFIC / HAWAII

Hastula lanceata

Nanakuli, Oahu, 25 feet, 35mm

 

LANCE AUGER

Uncommon in sand deeper than 20 feet.  Whorls straight-sided, brown lines are orderly when compared to Hastula betsyae.  Attains 3 inches, 76mm.   East Africa to Hawaii and French Polynesia.