Genus : Ctenocephalides

CTENOCEPHALIDES

  • Genus : Ctenocephalides
                   C.canis-dog flea
                   C.felis felis- cat flea
  • See link for difference between C. felis and C. canis
  • Important morphological characters include,
    • Thorax is not reduced and is well developed
    • Presence of genal combs
    • Presence of pronotal combs

flea

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