genus echidnophaga

[Freemanwhinc]

a genus of Siphonaptera

[PussyCat]

Genus Echidnophaga is a classification of fleas found in the Pulicidae family. Fleas in this genus, also known as sticktight fleas, are ectoparasites, meaning they reside on the external parts of their host organisms. They are known for their unique behavior of embedding their heads into their hosts skin, particularly in birds and mammals.