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posterior segments of the abdomen against the apex of the 
elytra. The property of ejecting a fluid substance, com- 
mon to the family, is sometimes very distinctly shown by 
this species. The fluid is extremely acrid, but as it does 
not volatilize rapidly, it fails to produce those effects that 
are so remarkable in the case of the Brachini. Salisbury 
Craigs and Arthur's Seat. Braid Wood. Pentland Hills. 
Feb.—- June. 
Gen. Carabus. 
C. catenulatus, Fab. Leach. Car. intricatus, Marsh. 
The most common species of the genus, as now restrict- 
ed, not only in this neighbourhood, but throughout the 
southern district of Scotland. It is evidently the insect 
that Mr Stewart mistook for the C. puiyuj-ascem. Fab., 
which is not a native of this country. Salisbury Craigs. 
In fields and woods round Edinburgh, frequent. March 
— August. 
C. monilis. Fab. Steph. Car. catenulatus^ Linn. Marsh. 
Rare. It has been taken near Coates, immediately to 
the west of the New Town. 
C. cancellatus, Fab. Steph. Car. g'ramilatus, Linn. Don. 
Marsh. Car. morbillosus, Leach. Samou. 
Not very common. It has been taken on the shore near 
Cramond, at Rosslyn, on Corstorphine Hill, and under 
stones on the top of the wall by the side of the road lead- 
ing from Craigleith Quarry to the sea. March — August. 
C. arvensis. Fab. Leach. Steph. 
The only locality in the neighbourhood for this species, 
is the Pentland Hills. It occurs but sparingly in the 
months of May, J une, and J uly. 
C. violaceus. Linn. Don. Marsh, 
Not very plentiful. In fields and woods, occasional. 
