THE NEIGHBOURHOOD OF EDINBURGH. 507 
Gen. Alophus. 
A. triguttatus, Schdn. Cur. triguttatus^ Fab. Marsh. 
S ; Cu7\ striafiroslris. Marsh. 
This appears to be a scarce insect in Scotland, and local 
in its distribution. It occurs in considerable numbers near 
Raehills, Dumfries-shire ; confined, however, to a very nar- 
row locality. In this neighbourhood it has been taken at 
Morningside, and near Collinton, in the month of May. 
Gen. Barynotus. 
B. Mercurialis, Steph, Cur. jEscidii^ Marsh. $ ; Cur, 
tomentosus, Marsh. 
This species has been taken on the leaves of the Petasi- 
tes vulgaris, common Butter-bur, by the sides of the Wa- 
ter-of-Leith, and in other places. May— August. 
Gen. Merionus. 
M. obscurus, De Jeafi. Cur. obscurus, Fab. Cur. pilo- 
sulus, Marsh. 
Of pretty frequent occurrence. Under stones in the 
King^s Park, and on Arthur''s Seat. Shore at Granton. 
Fields east of Duddingston. April — August. 
M. elevatus, Steph. Cur. elevatus, Marsh. Var. /3, Cur. 
carinatiis, Marsh. 
Very rare in this neighbourhood. A few specimens have 
been obtained from the neighbourhood of Lasswade. It 
occurs sparingly near Raehills, and in some parts of Rox- 
burghshire. 
Gen. Otiorhynchus. 
O. Ligustici, ScJion. Cur. Ligustici, Linn. Marsh. 
The najoae of this species occurs in Mr Stewart's List. 
O. sulcatus, Schdn. Cur. sulcatus^ Fab. Marsh. 
Rare. Braid Hills. 
