| Reference no. | Description | year | Name used | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 821 | Springsteen, F.J. and F.M. Leobrera 1986 Shells of the Philippines. Carfel Seashell Museum. Metro Manila, Philippines. 377 p. | 1986 | Phasianella modesta | --> |
| 86518 | Poppe, G.T. 2008 Philippine marine mollusks. Vol. 1 (Gastropoda - Part 1). ConchBooks. 759 p. | 2008 | Tricolia modesta | 101, 264, pl 77 |