Keywords
Fleas; Siphonaptera; Insecta; Arkansas; Arthropoda
Abstract
Fleas (Insecta: Siphonaptera) are important ectoparasites of cats, dogs, other mammals (including humans), and birds, and are an important component of the biota of North America. In addition, they can be nuisance biters and serve as vectors or intermediate hosts of several flea-borne disease agents and parasites that negatively affect mammals and birds. In Arkansas, there have been no recent comprehensive summaries of fleas in the last 45+ years. Here, we provide a summary of the 29 species of fleas within 7 families that have been recorded from the state, update their taxonomy, and note their medical and veterinary importance.
Recommended Citation
McAllister, Chris T.; Durden, Lance A.; Robison, Henry W.; and Connior, Matthew B.
(2017)
"The Fleas (Arthropoda: Insecta: Siphonaptera) of Arkansas,"
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science: Vol. 71, Article 17.
https://doi.org/10.54119/jaas.2017.7104
Available at:
https://scholarworks.uark.edu/jaas/vol71/iss1/17
