The Introduction and Spread of Pieris Rapae in North America, 1860-1885 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781175559074)

"The Introduction and Spread of Pieris Rapae in North America, 1860-1885" meticulously documents the establishment and proliferation of the cabbage white butterfly in North America during the latter half of the 19th century. Authored by Samuel H. Scudder and published in conjunction with the Boston Society of Natural History, this work offers a detailed account of the butterfly's arrival, its adaptation to a new environment, and its subsequent spread across the continent.

Scudder's observations provide invaluable insights into the ecological dynamics of introduced species and their impact on native flora and fauna. This historical record is essential for entomologists, ecologists, and historians of science seeking a comprehensive understanding of biological invasions and their consequences.

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