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Ischnopsyllidae

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Ischnopsyllidae
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Ischnopsyllidae (Sometimes called a bat flea)[1] is a family of fleas belonging to the order Siphonaptera.[2] They have primarily parasitized bats, and have evolved to live in the fur of various bat species.[1]

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Description

An Ischnopsyllidae's body is generally less 5mm, which is laterally compressed to easier move through bat fur.[1]

Life cycle

Eggs are typically laid in a bats roost. The larva then eats organic matter in the roost before developing a cocoon near the roost. After it emerges as an adult, it finds a host to attach to.[1]

Genera

Genera:[2]

  • Alectopsylla Mahnert, 1976
  • Allopsylla Beaucournu & Fain, 1982
  • Aptilopsylla Ewing, 1940

References

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