Bug Identifier
Fleas (Larva)
Community identification

Fleas (Larva)

Siphonaptera

Order & Family
Order: Siphonaptera; Families include Pulicidae
Size
1.5 to 5 mm in length
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Natural Habitat

Nests, bedding, carpets, and cracks in flooring of host environments

Diet & Feeding

Organic debris such as dead skin cells, hair, and the feces of adult fleas (dried host blood)

Behavior Patterns

Larvae are photophobic (avoid light) and seek deep, dark areas. They undergo three molts before spinning a silken cocoon to pupate.

Risks & Benefits

Larvae develop into adult fleas which are parasitic pests that bite humans/pets, causing itching and potentially spreading diseases like typhus or tapeworms.