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Human flea

Pulex irritans

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇯🇵 Japan 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Eklem bacaklılar)
Class
Insecta (böcek)
Order
Siphonaptera (Pire)
Family
Pulicidae
Genus
Pulex
Species
Pulex irritans (Human flea)

Names in Other Languages

German Menschenfloh

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Human flea?
The scientific name of Human flea is Pulex irritans. It belongs to the genus Pulex.
Where does Human flea live?
Human flea is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Denmark, France, Japan, Norway, Portugal, South Africa, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Human flea belong to?
Human flea (Pulex irritans) belongs to the genus Pulex, which is part of the taxonomic family Pulicidae.
What kingdom does Human flea belong to?
Human flea (Pulex irritans) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Pulex — 1 Species

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Human flea
Pulex irritans
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