This a reference for "The acrorhagi are almost invariably bright blue, occasionally white or pink" in Actinia equina: http://species-identification.org/species.php?species_group=anthozoa&id=89&menuentry=soorten
I think it is Actinia sp., it is different to Actinia striata and it is different to Actinia schmidti (ex-Actinia equina).
I often encounter this species in the south of Corsica or in Northern Sardinia. I've never encountered it in other places. http://doris.ffessm.fr/forum_detail.asp?forum_numero=9618
I met and photographed Actinia striata in Menorca, it is different: smaller, with less banding, thick lines and color much darker banding. http://doris.ffessm.fr/forum_detail.asp?forum_numero=9617
I think that these examples are probably Actinia cf. schmidti strangely colored. The main reason is that there are examples too large for A. striata and various specimens with intermediate colors. I think that need genetic studies for to give a name to these specimens. I post some sample photos.
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Desirée Falzon le 01/10/15
Merci Frédéric! I did a google search and it looks exactly like Actinia striata. New species for me:)
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