Cat Flea

Domestic environments, specifically inhabiting the fur of host animals and nesting in carpets or pet bedding.

Obligate hematophagy; adults feed exclusively on the blood of mammals (primarily cats and dogs, but also humans).

Wingless, jumping insects that use powerful hind legs for host attachment. Complete metamorphosis includes egg, larva, and pupa stages often found in floor cracks or upholstery.

Significant domestic pest. Risks include skin irritation (flea allergy dermatitis), transmission of tapeworms, and potential vectors for diseases like murine typhus.