Cat Flea
Scientific Name: Ctenocephalides felis
Order & Family: Order: Siphonaptera, Family: Pulicidae
Size: 1 - 2 mm long
Natural Habitat
Domestic environments, living on hosts like cats, dogs, and occasionally humans.
Diet & Feeding
Obligate blood-feeders; adults feed on host blood while larvae consume organic debris and flea dirt.
Behavior Patterns
Wingless but capable of jumping long distances. They undergo complete metamorphosis and are most active in warm, humid conditions.
Risks & Benefits
Can cause dermatitis and allergic reactions from bites. They are vectors for tapeworms and diseases like murine typhus.
Identified on: 1/12/2026