Fossil Butterflies Memoirs of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, I.

"Fossil Butterflies" by Samuel Hubbard Scudder is a scientific memoir from the late 1800s that reveals the then current level of understanding of fossilized butterflies. Sparked by the unearthing of a novel fossil butterfly at the Museum of Marseilles, the author's curiosity drove him to research the rare subject of fossilized butterflies and to document existing fossil specimens. He visited museums, studied findings, and started a correspondence with important scientist to assist. This thorough investigation not only highlights a variety of species but also compares their history within the overall realm of biological study.