Bug Identifier
Likely human flea
Community identification

Likely human flea

Pulex irritans

Order & Family
Siphonaptera; Pulicidae
Size
About 1.5–4 mm long.
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Natural Habitat

Fleas live on mammalian hosts and in nearby bedding, carpets, or nests.

Diet & Feeding

Adults feed on blood; larvae consume organic debris, including adult flea feces.

Behavior Patterns

Wingless, laterally flattened, and adapted for jumping. Adults stay on hosts or in their resting areas; eggs and larvae develop off-host.

Risks & Benefits

Bites cause itchy, irritated skin, and fleas can transmit pathogens. The image is not clear enough for reliable species confirmation.