Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Flea

Posted by cyprinoid on 19-03-2010 22:57
#1

Found in bird's nest. Can anyone tell me if it is Ceratophyllus gallinae or not?

I have other views.

Bigger pic here:
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Edit: Norway, 2-3mm

Edited by cyprinoid on 19-03-2010 22:59

Posted by pwalter on 20-03-2010 01:18
#2

There are a lot of species. Cook the whole thing in KOH and make photos! I have a key.

Walter

Posted by cyprinoid on 20-03-2010 12:13
#3

Sounds like something I would mess up. I will keep it as cf. Ceratophyllus sp. and hope I can get away with that ;)

Posted by pwalter on 21-03-2010 23:45
#4

Can You be 100% sure in the genus? (Just asking). If You like, send the specimen to me.:)

Posted by cyprinoid on 22-03-2010 10:05
#5

I will pm you when I get a chance to collect some.