Science

Zoological Institute of Russian Academy of Sciences (St.Petersburg, Russia) presents information on morphology, biology, distribution and importance of fleas (Class Insecta: Order Siphonaptera).

A brief introduction to fleas by UCMP Berkeley, with photograph.

Photographic study by Dave Walker of these insects.

The characteristics of these wingless insects, their life cycle, feeding and habitat, with illustrations.

Several photographs of the cat flea, its larvae and pupae. Click to enlarge.

Photographs of the dog flea. Click to enlarge.

Photograph of the human flea with its identifying features. Click to enlarge.

Photograph of this flea. Click to enlarge.

Photograph of the sand flea or chigger, with its identifying features. Click to enlarge.

This article describes these pests, their biology, importance and control measures.

Photograph of a flea, with information on its hosts, life cycle and description.

Flea Circuses and performing fleas in history, film and fiction. Including a directory of real and "humbug" flea circus performers.

Research project by Hoi King Kwong on these parasites including their classification, morphology, habitat, reproduction, adaptations, nutrition and interactions with other species.

Popular article about fleas, their evolution and life cycle, and the cat flea Ctenocephalides felis, its host finding and control.

Photographs and a description of this flea, its distribution, life cycle, medical and economic significance and management.

Scanning digital micrograph.