Types of Fleas:

There are basically 5 types of fleas that exist in this world and each differ by the host that they live on. As such, we have the cat flea, dog flea, rat flea, hen flea and lastly the human flea. Of these, the most commonly seen is the cat flea.

All fleas are wingless, bloodsucking parasites. Most are small and have flattened bodies, which helps them to move among the hair of their host. Most have tiny or no eyes, short antennae and their entire body is covered with a series of bristles and combs which help them to cling on to their host. Fleas have no wings, but they get around pretty well by jumping with their powerful legs.

Picture of Flea

Fleas are somewhat difficult to see due to their size. Here are a few pictures of fleas under a microscope at 10-50 times enlargement.