Family: Pulicidae

FAMILY : PULICIDAE

Genus

Species

Ctenocephalides
  • C.canis 
  •  C.felis felis
  • C.felis orientalis

Echidnophaga

  • E.gallinacea (poultry) - stick tight flea

Pulex

  • P.irritans (human flea)
  • Xenopsylla cheopis - Rat, Cat, Man


Habits

  • Fleas are not specific for their host
  • Fleas are found in crevices in floors, under carpets
  • Life of fleas varies from 17-34 months
Last modified: Friday, 30 March 2012, 6:42 AM