THE NEIGHBOURHOOD OF EDINBURGH. 529 
T. marginatus, Grav. 
An exceedingly abundant species under stones, among 
moss, &c. It occurs everywhere around Edinburgh, and 
is particularly plentiful in the King^s Park. March — 
November. 
T. hypnorum, Steph. Staph, hypnorum. Fab. Marsh. 
Stewart's List. It is not unhkely that some of the 
foregoing species have been mistaken for this insect. 
Gen. Cypha. 
C. rufipes, Kirhy. Tach. granulum. Scaph. acumina- 
tum^ Marsh. 
This insect has been but seldom observed near Edin- 
burgh, having probably been often overlooked, owing to 
its small size and obscure colour. Marshy meadow be- 
tween Restalrig and the sea. June. 
Gen. CoNURUS. 
C. obscuripennis, Steph. 
Very rare. Among the roots of the sea-reed on the 
sand-bank facing the sea at Figget Whins. July. 
Gen. Tachinus. 
T. collaris, Grav. 
Grassy banks by the sea, not common. 
T. marginellus, Grav. Staph, marginatus^ Don. 
With the preceding species, but not very common. 
T. rufipes, Grav. Staph, rufipes^ Linn. Marsh. 
Very frequent under stones, &c., on road-sides, pastures, 
&c. 
T. subterraneus, Grav. Staph, subterraneus. Linn. 
Marsh. 
Occasional on wall-tops and putrid vegetables. Walls 
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