Common Parasites of Veterinary Importance

Fleas

flea life cycle
Life cycle of the cat and dog flea
1. Adult female flea 2. Eggs
3. Larva 4. Pupa 5. Preemerged adult
(Krämer & Mencke, 2001)
  • 3 body parts
  • 1 antennae
  • 6 legs
  • laterally flatenned

Interesting facts

  • > 2000 species and subspecies
  • Drinks 15 times its body weight per day in blood
  • Can jump 150 times its own height
  • Can jump horizontally 100 times its own body length
flea features