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"The European <em>Fidonia Plumistaria</em>, is distinguised by its curious feathery antennae." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Fidonia Plumistaria

"The European Fidonia Plumistaria, is distinguised by its curious feathery antennae." —…

"The fig insect will not lay eggs in the Smyrna fig, but only in the wild fig; therefore one individual may carry the pollen to a dozen Smyrna figs before finding a wild fig whose character it does not recognize before entering the receptacle." &mdash; Davison, 1906

Fig Insect

"The fig insect will not lay eggs in the Smyrna fig, but only in the wild fig; therefore one individual…

"They are small hump-backed gnats, of a gray or blackish color, with broad pale wings." &mdash;Whitney, 1889 <p>This is a dorsal view of the larva, with fan-shaped appendages spread.

Fish-Killing Buffalo Gnat Larva

"They are small hump-backed gnats, of a gray or blackish color, with broad pale wings." —Whitney,…

Flat-Headed Borer is the common name of <I>Chalcophora virginiensis</I>. The insect extendsd its flattened burrows deep into the wood of the tree. The larvae grow to the length of two inches.

Flat-Headed Borer

Flat-Headed Borer is the common name of Chalcophora virginiensis. The insect extendsd its flattened…

the flea has a curios apparatus for sucking blood, which is very beautiful as examined with a microscope (Hooker, 1882).

Flea

the flea has a curios apparatus for sucking blood, which is very beautiful as examined with a microscope…

Fleas are parasites. That is any plant or animal which feeds upon another living plant or animal without destroying it.

Flea

Fleas are parasites. That is any plant or animal which feeds upon another living plant or animal without…

Fleas are parasites. That is any plant or animal which feeds upon another living plant or animal without destroying it.

Flea

Fleas are parasites. That is any plant or animal which feeds upon another living plant or animal without…

"Aphaniptera includes the fleas, which, despite their minuteness, have made themselves a name in the world. The arterial covering is a horny compound of very distinct segmentsl the wings are four, but nearly rudimentary; the suctional organs consist of a pair of fine, serrated, sword-shaped mandibles, provided with a sharp, needle-like spear for penetrating the skin of the victim." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Flea

"Aphaniptera includes the fleas, which, despite their minuteness, have made themselves a name in the…

Cat and dog flea.

Flea

Cat and dog flea.

A magnified image of a flea.

Flea

A magnified image of a flea.

An illustration of a common flea. Once the flea reaches adulthood its primary goal is to find blood - adult fleas must feed on blood in order to reproduce. Adult fleas only have around a week to find food once they emerge, though they can survive two months to a year between meals. A flea population is unevenly distributed, with 50 percent eggs, 35 percent larvae, 10 percent pupae and 5 percent adults. Their total life cycle can take as little as two weeks, but may be lengthened to many months if conditions are unfavorable. Female fleas can lay 500 or more eggs over their life, allowing for phenomenal growth rates.

Flea

An illustration of a common flea. Once the flea reaches adulthood its primary goal is to find blood…

"The common Flea has an oval body, somewhat flattened, and covered with a rather horay skin."

Flea (Pulex Irritans)

"The common Flea has an oval body, somewhat flattened, and covered with a rather horay skin."

An illustration of the larva of a common flea. Flea larvae emerge from the eggs to feed on any available organic material such as dead insects, feces and vegetable matter. They are blind and avoid sunlight, keeping to dark places like sand, cracks and crevices, and bedding. Given an adequate supply of food, larvae should pupate within 1-2 weeks. After going through three larval stages they spin a silken cocoon.

Flea Larva

An illustration of the larva of a common flea. Flea larvae emerge from the eggs to feed on any available…

An illustration of the pupa of a common flea. After going through three larval stages they spin a silken cocoon. After another week or two the adult flea is fully developed and ready to emerge from the cocoon. They may however remain resting during this period until they receive a signal that a host is near - vibrations (including sound), heat and carbon dioxide are all stimuli indicating the probable presence of a host. Fleas are known to overwinter in the larval or pupal stages.

Flea Pupa

An illustration of the pupa of a common flea. After going through three larval stages they spin a silken…

Adult human flea, magnified twenty-two times.

Adult Human Flea

Adult human flea, magnified twenty-two times.

The chigoe flea (Tunga penetrans) is a parasitic arthropod found in tropical climates, especially South America and the West Indies. At 1 mm long, the chigoe flea is the smallest known flea. Breeding female chigoes burrow into exposed skin and lay eggs, causing intense irritation. After this point, the skin lesion looks like a 5 to 10 mm white spot with a central black dot, which are the flea's exposed hind legs, respiratory spiracles and reproductive organs.

Chigoe Flea (Female)

The chigoe flea (Tunga penetrans) is a parasitic arthropod found in tropical climates, especially South…

The chigoe flea (Tunga penetrans) is a parasitic arthropod found in tropical climates, especially South America and the West Indies. At 1 mm long, the chigoe flea is the smallest known flea. Breeding female chigoes burrow into exposed skin and lay eggs, causing intense irritation. After this point, the skin lesion looks like a 5 to 10 mm white spot with a central black dot, which are the flea's exposed hind legs, respiratory spiracles and reproductive organs.

Chigoe Flea (Male)

The chigoe flea (Tunga penetrans) is a parasitic arthropod found in tropical climates, especially South…

The type of flea that dogs get.

Dog Flea

The type of flea that dogs get.

The human flea (Pulex irritans) is a parasitic insect that actually has several hosts despite its name.

Human Flea

The human flea (Pulex irritans) is a parasitic insect that actually has several hosts despite its name.

The human flea (Pulex irritans) is a parasite in the the Siphonaptera order of fleas.

Human Flea

The human flea (Pulex irritans) is a parasite in the the Siphonaptera order of fleas.

<em>Sarcopsylla penetrans</em>-Female distended with eggs

Jigger flea

Sarcopsylla penetrans-Female distended with eggs

A very small insect destructive to vegetation.

Striped Flea

A very small insect destructive to vegetation.

The Insidious Flower Bug is an insect in the Heteroptera suborder of true bugs.

Insidious Flower Bug

The Insidious Flower Bug is an insect in the Heteroptera suborder of true bugs.

Triphleps insidiosus, the "insidious flower-bug."

Flowerbug

Triphleps insidiosus, the "insidious flower-bug."

The fly has one pair of wings and sucking mouth parts.

Fly

The fly has one pair of wings and sucking mouth parts.

"In these the head is generally of considerable size, and is furnished with a pair of large, compressed eyes, which occupy nearly its whole surface. The legs are well-developed, the tarsi composed of five joints, terminated by a pair of claws; the abdominal rings are distinct." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Flies

"In these the head is generally of considerable size, and is furnished with a pair of large, compressed…

Fly

Fly

Fly

A small fly.

Fly

A small fly.

A fly.

Fly

A fly.

An Asilid fly of the Erax bastardi species; larva.

Fly

An Asilid fly of the Erax bastardi species; larva.

An Asilid fly of the Erax bastardi species; adult.

Fly

An Asilid fly of the Erax bastardi species; adult.

An Asilid fly of the Erax bastardi species; pupa.

Fly

An Asilid fly of the Erax bastardi species; pupa.

Common flesh-fly of the Sarcophaga carnaria species.

Fly

Common flesh-fly of the Sarcophaga carnaria species.

Exorista flavicauda species, yellow-tailed Tachinid.

Fly

Exorista flavicauda species, yellow-tailed Tachinid.

Nemorea leucaniae species, Tachinid on cut-worms; larva.

Fly

Nemorea leucaniae species, Tachinid on cut-worms; larva.

Nemorea leucaniae species, Tachinid on cut-worms; adult.

Fly

Nemorea leucaniae species, Tachinid on cut-worms; adult.

Nemorea leucaniae species, Tachinid on cut-worms; pupa.

Fly

Nemorea leucaniae species, Tachinid on cut-worms; pupa.

Screw-worm of the Lucilia macellaria species; larva.

Fly

Screw-worm of the Lucilia macellaria species; larva.

Screw-worm of the Lucilia macellaria species; pupa.

Fly

Screw-worm of the Lucilia macellaria species; pupa.

Screw-worm of the Lucilia macellaria species; adult.

Fly

Screw-worm of the Lucilia macellaria species; adult.

The blow-fly of the Calliphora vomitoria species.

Fly

The blow-fly of the Calliphora vomitoria species.

Lydella doryphorae species, Tachinid on potato-beetle.

Fly

Lydella doryphorae species, Tachinid on potato-beetle.

A pomace fly of the Drosophila species; larva.

Fly

A pomace fly of the Drosophila species; larva.

A pomace fly of the Drosophila species; adult.

Fly

A pomace fly of the Drosophila species; adult.

An image of a fly, a species of insect.

Fly

An image of a fly, a species of insect.

A group of insects belonging to the order Hymenoptera, and distinguished by the peculiar confirmation of the ovipositor of the females, which is composed of two broad plates, with serrated or toothed edges.

Saw Fly Hovering Above a Plant

A group of insects belonging to the order Hymenoptera, and distinguished by the peculiar confirmation…

A fly that eats other flies.

Fly Killer

A fly that eats other flies.

An illustration of a single fly larva.

Fly Larva

An illustration of a single fly larva.

Cheese flies are members of the family Piophilidae of flies (Diptera), including the members of two now-obsolete families, Neottiophilidae and Thyreophoridae. Most are scavengers in animal products and fungi. The best-known member of the family is Piophila casei. It is a small fly, about four mm (1/6 inch) long, found worldwide. The fly's larva infests cured meats, smoked fish, cheeses, and decaying animals. The larva is about 8 mm (1/3 inch) long and is sometimes called the cheese skipper for its leaping ability - when disturbed, this tiny maggot can hop up to 15 cm (6 inches) into the air. Adults are also known as "bacon flies" and their larvae as "bacon skippers", "ham skippers", "cheese maggots", and "cheese hoppers". In Sardinia, Italy the larvae are intentionally introduced into pecorino cheese to produce casu marzu.

Cheese Fly Larva

Cheese flies are members of the family Piophilidae of flies (Diptera), including the members of two…

The larva of Efferia aestuans (or Erax bastardi), an insect in the Asilidae family of robber flies.

Robber Fly Larva

The larva of Efferia aestuans (or Erax bastardi), an insect in the Asilidae family of robber flies.

The pupa of Efferia aestuans (or Erax bastardi), an insect in the Asilidae family of robber flies.

Robber Fly Pupa

The pupa of Efferia aestuans (or Erax bastardi), an insect in the Asilidae family of robber flies.

"Larva, pupa, and adult of blue-bottle fly (Musca vomitoria)." -Thomson, 1916

Blue-Bottle Fly Stages

"Larva, pupa, and adult of blue-bottle fly (Musca vomitoria)." -Thomson, 1916

"The Hessian Fly (Cecidiomya destructor). a, the adult; b, larva; c, pupa; d, larvae in position on stalk of wheat." -Galloway, 1915

Hessian Fly Stages

"The Hessian Fly (Cecidiomya destructor). a, the adult; b, larva; c, pupa; d, larvae in position on…

An illustration of an apple-worm fly.

Apple-worm Fly

An illustration of an apple-worm fly.

From the bee-flies, Bombylius atriceps.

B. Atriceps

From the bee-flies, Bombylius atriceps.

From the bee-flies, Bombylius fratellus.

B. Fratellus

From the bee-flies, Bombylius fratellus.

Systaechus oreas species; larva.

Bee Fly

Systaechus oreas species; larva.

Systaechus oreas species; detail of larva.

Bee Fly

Systaechus oreas species; detail of larva.

Systaechus oreas species; adult.

Bee Fly

Systaechus oreas species; adult.

Systaechus oreas species; pupa.

Bee Fly

Systaechus oreas species; pupa.