
Community identification
Likely human flea
Pulex irritans
- Order & Family
- Siphonaptera; Pulicidae
- Size
- About 1.5–4 mm long.
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.