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LONDON. Entomological Society, October,4.—Henry John Elwes, President, in the chair.—Mr. F. Merrifield exhibited specimens showing the effects of temperature in the pupal stage on several species of Lepidoptera. Vanessa polychloros was much darkened, especially towards the hinder margin, by a low temperature. Vanessa c-albnm showed effects on both sides, especially in the female; they were striking on the under side.
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Societies and Academies. Nature 48, 607–608 (1893). https://doi.org/10.1038/048607a0
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