Ctenocephalides felis/canis Flashcards
1
Q
common name
A
cat flea, dog flea
2
Q
order
A
siphonaptera
3
Q
hosts
A
dogs and cats
4
Q
identification
A
wingless adults dark brown laterally compressed long legs pronatal combs
5
Q
what kind of mouthparts?
A
piercing/sucking
6
Q
adult size
A
3mm
7
Q
larva characteristics
A
worm like
segmented
chewing mouthparts
8
Q
what do larvae feed on?
A
organic debris
blood and feces of adult fleas
9
Q
egg
A
oval
white
0.5mm
10
Q
life cycle
A
eggs laid on host and fall into surrounding environment
third larval stage spins a cocoon and becomes pupa
adult emerges
11
Q
both sexes are ____ and adults are _____
A
bloodsuckers, parasitic
12
Q
where do larvae prefer to live?
A
dark secluded areas- base of carpet, basement floor
13
Q
when do adults emerge from cocoon?
A
vibrations in the area
14
Q
how do animals get fleas
A
mainly from infested environments
15
Q
complete life cycle can extend up to _____ years
A
1-2
