Dog Flea / Cat Flea

Inhabits the fur and skin of mammalian hosts, particularly domestic dogs and cats, as well as their bedding, carpets, and upholstery.

Obligate hematophages; adults feed exclusively on the blood of their mammalian hosts.

Wingless, laterally flattened insects capable of jumping long distances. They undergo complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult) and go through cycles of feeding and egg-laying on the host.

Risks include severe skin irritation (dermatitis), allergic reactions, and the potential transmission of parasites like tapeworms or pathogens; they offer no ecological benefits to humans or domestic pets.