Flea

Found globally in homes, specifically in carpets, pet bedding, and upholstery where hosts reside.

Obligate hematophages; adults feed on the blood of mammals and birds, while larvae feed on organic debris and adult flea feces.

Wingless insects with powerful hind legs for jumping. They undergo complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult) and can remain dormant in the pupal stage for months.

Significant pests and disease vectors; they can transmit plague, murine typhus, and Tapeworm. They cause dermatitis and allergic reactions in both humans and pets.