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has not been observed north of the Mediterranean, and 
occurs but sparingly in the Maltese gatherings. The 
specimens found here have not the rich colours so charac- 
teristic of those of more southern habitats. 
Saphirina ovalis, Dana. 
. mequalis, Dana. 
. reticulata, Brady. 
. serrata, Brady. 
opalina, Dana. 
opaca, Lubbock. 
. splendens, Dana. 
. gemma, Dana. 
. sinmcaudata, Brady. 
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These species of Saphirina, which include most of the 
known forms, were generally distributed throughout the 
gatherings, but all very sparingly. Some retain their 
brilliant appearance even when mounted. 
Family CyMBASOMATIDA, I. C. Thompson. 
Cymbasoma rigidum, I. C. Thompson. 
Two specimens, both females, of this well defined 
species, first recorded from the Canary Islands, were 
found in separate gatherings. 
Family Cauicipm, M. Edwards. 
Caligus miillert, Leach. 
One specimen of this well known parasitic species was 
taken by the tow-net. 
