Ctenocephalides spp. including C. canis and C. felis

Close-up of adult head:

Life cycle of C. felis:

Adult:

http://www.k-state.edu/parasitology/625tutorials/Arthropods02.html

Line drawing of adult:
http://www.k-state.edu/parasitology/625tutorials/Arthropods07.html

Phylogeny: Order Siphonoptera

Metamorphosis: Complete

Geographical location: Cosmopolitan

Organs affected: Skin

Symptoms and clinical signs: Itching dermatitis

Diseases transmitted: Dipylidium caninum, Dirofilaria immitis, Dipetalonema reconditum

Treatment/control: Residual insecticides and maintenance of a clean environment.