Ischnopsyllidae

Pronunciation
/is-knih-OP-sill-ID-ee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Ischnopsyllid
Plural
Ischnopsyllidae

Definition

A family of blood-feeding insects belonging to the order Siphonaptera, commonly known as 'bat fleas'.

Etymology

From Greek 'ischnos' meaning 'dry' and 'psylla' meaning 'flea'.

Example

Ischnopsyllidae are commonly found on bats, where they feed on blood.

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