XANTHO l-LORIDA. 



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tagii quotes also as a synonyme of this species, is a charac- 

 teristic figure of Zozymiis anem. 



It is found in considerable numbers on the coast of Corn- 

 wall and Devonshire, and also in Dorsetshire. It has been 

 observed on several parts of the coast of Ireland. The 

 female produces a large quantity of eggs, which are of a 

 reddish brown colour. Of its peculiar habits nothing is 

 known. 



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