Fleas Flashcards

Question	Answer		Article
What is the most common species of flea which infects cats and dogs?	Ctenocephalides felis Cat flea		Link to Article
Which flea only has pronotal combs?	Ceratophyllus gallinae Poultry flea		Link to Article
What are the key features of Pulex irritans?	No combs Head rounded anteriorly		Link to Article
How is the life cycle of Spilopsyllus cuniculi scynchronised with their main hosts the rabbit?	Shortly before the doe gives birth the adult fleas attach to the ears of the rabbit and feed producing a lot of faeces After parturition the adult fleas move onto the kittens where they feed, mate and lay eggs The new adult fleas emerge from the pupa before the kittens leave the nest		Link to Article
How long do adult fleas live?	7-10 days		Link to Article
What do flea eggs look like?	Ivory-white Oval shaped 0.5mm long		Link to Article
Which life cycle stage is negatively phototropic and what does this mean?	Larvae Crawl away from light sources		Link to Article
What is the name of the flea juvenile hormone?	Methoprene		Link to Article