Flea Larva

Natural Habitat

Typically found in dark, sheltered areas where pets rest, such as bedding, carpets, floor cracks, and upholstery. They avoid direct sunlight.

Diet & Feeding

Scavengers that feed on organic debris, particularly 'flea dirt' (dried blood excreted by adult fleas), skin flakes, and other organic matter.

Behavior Patterns

They are negatively phototactic (avoid light) and actively move deep into carpet fibers or cracks. They spin a silken cocoon before pupating into adults.

Risks & Benefits

Risks: They are a significant pest, indicating an active flea infestation. They develop into blood-sucking adults that cause itching, allergic reactions, and can transmit diseases (like tapeworms or typhus) to pets and humans. No known benefits.

Identified on: 2/20/2026