Note 154 — Part II. ON THE FINAL CAUSES OF TRANSFORMATION. (continued 3)
Raphael Meldola translation
Thus, Boisduval states of this caterpillar, which in Provence lives on Euphorbia esula and allied species:—“Its resemblance to a serpent, and its brilliant colour, permit of its being easily discovered.” This was written in 1843, long before natural selection was thought of.