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Gen. GoERius. 
G. olens, Steph. Staph, olens^ Fab. Marsh. 
The largest and most formidable looking of the Staphy- 
linidae that are to be found in this quarter. It is rather 
common, particularly in spring and autumn. Salisbury 
Craigs and Arthur's Seat. Canonmills. Under stones in 
waste places. 
Gen. OcYPus. 
O. similis, Steph. Staph, similis, Oliv. 
Under stones, not scarce. Salisbury Craigs and else- 
where. 
O. brunnipes, Steph. Staph, hruiinipes, Oliv. Marsh. 
Of common occurrence under stones, during spring and 
summer. Salisbury Craigs. Braid Hill. Corstorphine, &c. 
Gen. QuEDius. 
Q. tristis, Steph. Staph, tristis., Grav. Staph, dilatatus^ 
Marsh. 
Common. It was called dilatatus by Marsham, owing 
to the dilatation of the anterior tarsi. The colour of the 
upper surface varies considerably in different individuals. 
Salisbury Craigs. Arthur's Seat. Braid Hill. April — 
August. 
Q. picipennis, Steph. Staph, picipennis, Payk. Staph, 
molochinus, Grav. 
Of pretty frequent occurrence. 
Q. impressus, Steph. Staph, impressus, Grav. Staph, 
marginellus, Marsh. 
Frequent on wall-tops near stables, appearing, when the 
weather is warm, as early as the middle of March. Road 
sides west of Edinburgh, &c. 
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