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RECORD: Darwin, C. R. n.d. Abstract of Fraser, On the moth of the Esere, or Ordeal-bean of old Calabar. CUL-DAR47.41. Edited by John van Wyhe (Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)

REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed by Christine Chua and edited by John van Wyhe 7.2022. RN1

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Nat. Selection

Annals & M. of N. Hist (3rd Series. vol. 13 1864 p. 393—

Dr Fraser proves that the caterpillar of the Deiopeia feeds on, but is not injured by, the virulent poison of the ordeal-bean of Africa — but is killed by Prussic acid. On the other hand another insect the Anthonomus feeds on the kernel of Prunus Cerasus which abounds with Prussic acid.

[Thomas R. Fraser. 1864. On the moth of the Esere, or Ordeal-bean of old Calabar. Annals and Magazine of Natural History 3s, 13: 389-93.]

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