Ischnopsyllidae

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Ischnopsyllidae
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Ischnopsyllus elongatus
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Siphonaptera
Family: Ischnopsyllidae

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]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Ischnopsyllidae". Bugs With Mike. 2025-08-24. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
  2. 1 2 "Ischnopsyllidae". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 13 May 2021.