Philippo Bonanni and his "Micrographia curiosa".

Area of Science:

• Zoology
• Entomology
• History of Science

Background:

• Philippo Bonanni's "Micrographia curiosa" published in 1691.
• Bonanni was the first naturalist to describe a phlebotomine sandfly.
• The work is significant in the history of entomology and microscopy.