RECORD: Darwin, C. R. [1843]. Abstract of Kirby & Spence, An introduction to entomology, etc. CUL-DAR81.4. Edited by John van Wyhe (Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)

REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed by Christine Chua and edited by John van Wyhe 2.2022. RN1

NOTE: See record in the Darwin Online manuscript catalogue, enter its Identifier here. Reproduced with permission of the Syndics of Cambridge University Library and William Huxley Darwin. The volumes CUL-DAR80-86 contain material for Darwin's book Descent of man (1871).

Darwin recorded reading this on 3 May 1843 in his 'Books to be read / Books Read' notebook. CUL-DAR119.- Kirby, William and Spence, William. 1815-26. An introduction to entomology; or, elements of the natural history of insects. 4 vols. London. [Darwin Library in CUL] Darwin cited this in Descent 1: 375, n64.


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Coleoptera

Kirby & Spence Vol. 3. p. 314. "they attack each other with great fury p. 315 Lethrus do


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