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occurs on the high plateau, and does not descend to the coastal regions. 
Smith recorded it from “ the country to the eastward of Cape Colony ”. It 
is found in Zululand, Natal (Ladysmith and Durban), and in the Trans- 
vaal (Pretoria, Johannesburg, Warmbaths, Louws Creek, and Waterval 
Onder). I know of no records from any other part of South Africa. 
Aconiias meleagris Linn. — A species of wide distribution in South Africa, 
being recorded r from Damaraland, Little Namaqualand, Cape Province, 
Transvaal, and Mashonaland. Boux records it also from Bikatla (Mozam- 
bique). The Cape Province records include all the coastal districts, the 
South African Museum having specimens from Umtata and Transkei, the 
most easterly records for the Cape Province with which I am acquainted, 
and in the same collections there are specimens from some of the interior 
districts, viz., Bedford, Worcester, and Bobertson Divisions. The Trans- 
vaal Museum has specimens from Ventersdorp (Potchefstroom District), 
and from Irene (Pretoria District). The Albany Museum has this species 
from Palapye Boad, Kalahari. 
Aconiias plumbeus Bianc. — This species occurs in Mozambique, Zulu- 
land, Transvaal, and probably eastern Cape Province. Boux records it 
from Shilouvane (Zoutpansberg District), and we have specimens from 
Hectorspruit, Barberton, and Louws Creek (Barberton District), and 
from Mbabane (Swaziland). The South African Museum has an immature 
specimen from East London, which I refer to this species. It appears 
to be confined to the coastal and low veld districts. 
Aconiias lineaius Pet. — This species is common in British Namaqua- 
land and other western districts of Cape Province. Boux records it from 
Matjesfontein (Worcester district), and the British Museum Catalogue 
records a specimen from the Karroo. Of the eastern variety the Port 
Elizabeth Museum has a specimen from Port Elizabeth, and the Albany 
Museum has a number of specimens from the neighbourhood of Grahams- 
town. According to Matschie the species occurs at Haenertsburg (Zout- 
pansberg District), but this is the only Transvaal record known to me. 
Boettger has recorded this species from Angra Pequena and Han tarn 
(Great Namaqualand). 
Scelotes capensis Smith. — The locality given by Smith is the western 
coast of South Africa. Fischer records the species from Great Namaqua- 
land. 
Sceloies tridactylus Boul. — The locality of the original description is 
simply Cape of Good Hope. The South African Museum has specimens 
provisionally referred to this species from Bechuanaland, British Namaqua- 
land, and Dunbrody (Uitenhage). 
Scelotes caffer Pet. — Described from Kaffraria. Perhaps some or all 
of the records ascribed to tridactylus more correctly belong to this species. 
Smith says : Most parts of southern Africa; found under stones or in loose 
soil near the roots of shrubs.” 
Scelotes bipes Lin. — Becorded by Mr. Boulenger from the neighbour- 
hood of Capetown. The South African Museum has specimens from the 
Clanwilliam, Calvinia, and Cape Divisions, from Bobben and Dassen 
Islands, and a colour variety from Delagoa Bay. The Natal Government 
