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title: Bluefly under Microscope
author: Robert Hooke
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17775/bluefly-under-microscope/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2023-08-21
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# Bluefly under Microscope

_Authored by Robert Hooke_

## Image File

[![Bluefly under Microscope](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/17775.jpeg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/17775.jpeg)

## Image Caption

A pen and ink drawing by [Robert Hooke](https://www.worldhistory.org/Robert_Hooke/) (1635-1703) first published in his *Micrographia* in 1665. This page shows a bluefly seen under a microscope. (National Library of Wales)

## Cite This Work

### APA
Hooke, R. (2023, August 21). Bluefly under Microscope. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17775/bluefly-under-microscope/>
### Chicago
Hooke, Robert. "Bluefly under Microscope." *World History Encyclopedia*, August 21, 2023. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17775/bluefly-under-microscope/>.
### MLA
Hooke, Robert. "Bluefly under Microscope." *World History Encyclopedia*, 21 Aug 2023, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17775/bluefly-under-microscope/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Hooke-bluefly.jpg) by [**Robert Hooke**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Hooke-bluefly.jpg). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 21 August 2023. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.