Bonnet Shell

(Capulus ungaricus)

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Bonnet Shell

Also known as Fool's Cap and Common Cap Shell, it's not very common in Wales - I only managed to find one specimen. Can be up to 1½ inches in diameter.

Found at Malltraeth Bay, Anglesey.