Merrifield, Frederick

Manuscript letters. Concerns rearing caterpillars on different species of tree. Encloses his results of his hereditary experiments so far; would like to take up the pedigree of moths.

1891-1902

14 letters, 2 envelopes, 3 enclosures

Merrifield, Frederick, (1831-1924), entomologist. He was also an atorney. He was interested in the effect of temperature on the colour and patterning of butterflies.

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