THE NEIGHBOURHOOD OF EDINBURGH. 509 
scription applies equally well to both. Under stones in the 
King's Park, and in fields around Edinburgh. 
Gen. Philopedon. 
P. geminatus, ScJibn. Cur. maritimus, Marsh. 
A maritime species, occurring plentifully along the shores 
of the Firth, particularly on Fisherrow and Musselburgh 
Links. It varies greatly in size and colour, and even in 
sculpture. 
Gen. Strophosomus. 
S. Coryli, Schon. Cur. Coryli, Fab. Marsh. 
A frequent inhabitant of woods, particularly of those 
where the hasel occurs. Braid Wood. Cramond. Craig- 
millar. Rosslyn. May — August. 
S. squamulatus, Schon. Cur. squamulatus^ Fab. 
In bushy places and among grass, not so common as the 
other species. Braid wood. 
S. Sus, Steph. Cur. Umbatus, Marsh. 
Plentiful on the hills around Edinburgh, and in pastures. 
Pentland Hills. Arthur's Seat. Craiglockhart. Calton 
Hill. April — June. 
Gen. SciAPHiLus. 
S. muricatus, Schon. Cur. muricatus, Fab. Cur. setosus^ 
Marsh. 
In woods and bushy places, not very common. South 
side of Blackford Hill, &c. 
Gen. SiTONA. 
S. Ulicis, Kirhy. 
On furze and broom, frequent on the Braid Hills and 
elsewhere. May — June. 
