Fleas

Question 1

C. felis and C. canis

Answer 1

wingless, large back legs, spines and combs
piercing and sucking mouthparts
cats mostly on head
dogs mostly on back/rear
all on skin, ventrum, abdomen
flea allergy dermatitis
vector for D. caninum- eaten, and A. reconditium- bitten

Question 2

Echidnophaga spp

Answer 2

wingless, large back legs, spines and combs
piercing and sucking mouthparts
stick tight flea
flea of fowl
blunt head, smaller
head, comb, wattles, eyes
irritation, blood loss, anemia