Flea larva

Natural Habitat

Found in carpets, bedding, floor cracks, and pet resting areas indoor.

Diet & Feeding

Scavengers that feed on organic debris, such as adult flea feces (dried blood), skin flakes, and hair.

Behavior Patterns

Larvae are photophobic (avoid light) and burrow deep into fibers; they undergo three molts before spinning a cocoon to pupate.

Risks & Benefits

Non-biting at this stage, but indicates a flea infestation that leads to itchy bites on humans and pets; can act as an intermediate host for tapeworms.

Identified on: 4/9/2026