Leptopsylla

Leptopsylla is a genus of fleas belonging to the family Leptopsyllidae. The species Leptopsylla segnis was named by Carl Johan Schönherr in 1811.

''Leptopsylla segnis''

Leptopsylla segnis, commonly known as the European mouse flea, is a widely distributed flea with the common host being the house mouse. Severe infestations can cause anaemia. Adults have a both a genal and pronotal ctenidium.