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Flea (Siphonaptera) - Ctenocephalides felis
Copyright © 2004 Joyce Gross

Flea (Siphonaptera) - Ctenocephalides felis
San Leandro, California, USA
August 11, 2004
Here's a flea that someone was asking for in the Forum. I think it's Ctenocephalides felis, a cat flea. Found on my dog & killed before photographing (not usually how I photograph bugs ... fleas are an exception).
Contributed by Joyce Gross on 13 September, 2004 - 1:28am
Last updated 31 July, 2006 - 3:44am

Very nice!
Joyce, this is a great image, one we could use for our Kaufman Focus guide.
… Eric R. Eaton, 13 September, 2004 - 12:04pm

Cool!
We don't get to add new orders here very often :).
… Troy Bartlett, 13 September, 2004 - 10:37am

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