Flea Collection (#4)

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Dog - Boston Terrier being sprayed with flea spray Date:

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Bernese Mountain Dog - being given flea medication. Date:

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Dog flea - on dog's hair (Ctenocephalides canis) Date:

A flea, as seen by Robert Hooke with his microscope. Copper engraving from Hookes Micrographia, 1665
HOOKE: FLEA, 1665. A flea, as seen by Robert Hooke with his microscope. Copper engraving from Hookes Micrographia, 1665

16hp Clerget engine fitted to a Flying Flea

Mignet Flying Flea powered by a Salmson radial

Mignet Flying Flea

The Flea. Engraving from Robert Hooke Micrographia London 1665. Wingless bloodsucking, parasitic insect. Human flea (Pulex irritans) can transmit plague

Flea, close-up, side view

Flea on blade of grass, close-up

LM of bird flea
Light micrograph of a female flea, Ceratophylus Galinae Galinae, a parasite on dry nesting birds. The head is helmet-shaped & the body is laterally flattened

Hen flea, SEM
Hen flea (Ceratophyllus gallinae), coloured scanning electron micrograph. This parasitic insect inhabits the nests of birds, usually those that nest in holes

Bird flea head, SEM
Head of a bird flea. False-colour scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of the bird flea, Ceratophylus galinae. The flea is a parasite on dry nesting birds, such as the Blue Tit

Colour SEM of flea beetle (Phyllotreta nemorum)
Turnip flea beetle. Coloured Scanning Electron Micrograph of the turnip flea beetle (Phyllotreta nemorum) feeding on a swede leaf. This beetle has a characteristic yellow stripe along its body

Microscopical Objects C017 / 3449
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing illustrations of microscopical objects including small animals and parts of animals, microscopic or minute organisms, such as rotifers

Robert Hooke, English natural philosopher C017 / 7121
Robert Hooke (1635-1703), English natural philosopher. Hooke made numerous advances in fields as diverse as astronomy, physics and microbiology, and his name is remembered in Hookes Law

Cat flea head, SEM C014 / 4842
Cat flea head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis). Its eyes (red) can be seen at either side of its head

Flea
This species of flea is commonly known as a jigger, chigoe or sand-flea

Hystrichopsylla talpae talpae, mole flea
A macro photograph of the largest flea in the UK, the mole flea (Hystrichopsylla talpae talpae), which is common on small mammals throughout the UK

Daphnia, water flea
A close-up of a water flea (Daphnia sp.), a tiny planktonic crustacean

Ctenocephalides canis, dog flea
Scanning electron microscope image showing a dog fleas backwards pointing hairs that help it stay attached to its host (x 40 on standard 9cm wide print). Artificially coloured by computer

Crowd around flea case, 1927
During the first decades of the 20th century, the Central Hall contained a number of exhibit cases explaining the role of insects and other animals in spreading disease

Ctenocephalides felis felis, cat flea
A macro photograph of the cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis felis), which is also found on dogs, and is the UKs most common flea found in the domestic environment

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FLEA. Copper engraving, French, 18th century

Insect / Water Flea
A Daphnia Water Flea (Daphnia pulex). Date: 1960s

Flea Circus Feeding Time
Feeding time at the flea circus: the performers, on Professor Tomlins arm, drink his blood with relish; the wires are the fleas harnesses Date: 1960s

Squirrel flea antenna, SEM
Squirrel flea antenna. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the antenna of a Squirrel flea (Orchopeas howardi howardi)

Flea, SEM
Flea. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a flea (order Siphonaptera) found on a maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus). The flea has powerful legs adapted for jumping

SEM of a cat flea
Cat flea. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis) seen from the side. Its body is laterally-flattened to allow it to move easily through the fur of its cat

LM of a dog flea, Ctenocephalides canis
Dog flea. Light micrograph of an adult female dog flea, Ctenocephalides canis. The helmet-like head (at right) bears a row of combs called ctenidia; these

Drawing of a flea done by Robert Hooke & published in Micrographia in 1665. Hooke was curator of experiments at the Royal Microscopical Society of London, which was founded in 1660

Electron micrograph of cat flea stylet in skin
Cat fleas stylet. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of a cat fleas stylet piercing the skin of its host. This hollow organ

Flea jumping, computer artwork. Fleas are small wingless insects that are renowned for being able to jump great distances relative to their body size

Electron micrograph of cat flea on syringe needle
Cat flea. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of a cat flea sitting on a hypodermic needle. The cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis) is a small, wingless, blood-sucking insect

Scanning electron micrograph of cat fleas head
Cat flea head. Coloured scanning electron micro- graph of the head of a cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis), seen from the front

Coloured engraving of a flea (by van Leeuwenhoek)
Flea. Coloured engraving of a flea drawn by the Dutch microscopist Antoni van Leeuwenhoek (1632- 1723). The magnified insect has been drawn in remarkable detail

Squirrel flea, SEM
Squirrel flea (Orchopeas howardi howardi), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The two structures protruding from the centre of the fleas head are sensory palps

Piercing mouthparts (maxilla) of cat flea

Dog flea, SEM
Dog flea. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a dog flea (Ctenocephalides canis). Adult dog fleas are 2-4mm long and have long combs, known as ctenidia, on both the thorax and the head

Cat flea, artwork

Cat flea, SEM
Cat flea. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis). Magnification: x130 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

1744 Human Pulex flea by Rosenhoff
1744 August Johann Roesel von Rosenhof copperplate art and engraving with handcolouring. From " Der monatlich-herausgekommenen Insecten-Belustigungen Erste Sammlung" (Insect Amusements)

Head of a human flea, light micrograph

Head and thorax of a cat flea, SEM
Head and thorax (upper body) of a cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The head (upper right)

Water fleas. Macro photograph of a number of water fleas (Daphnia sp.), showing their internal organs. Water fleas are small crustaceans, commonly found in fresh water

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Step right up and witness the enchanting world of fleas. From flea circuses to intricate illustrations, these tiny creatures have captured our imagination for centuries. Imagine a miniature circus, where fleas perform daring feats on tightropes and trapezes - this is the whimsical world of the Flea Circus. With their incredible agility and strength, these pint-sized performers never fail to amaze audiences. Intriguing illustrations of fleas, such as the famous Flea C017 / 3435 or detailed depictions of pond life with insects like fleas, showcase their unique beauty. These artworks bring to life the intricate details of these often overlooked creatures. Did you know that even aviation enthusiasts found inspiration in fleas? The Mignet & Flying Flea aircraft was named after its inventor Henri Mignet's fascination with these remarkable insects. Just like a flea's ability to jump great distances, this aircraft soared through the skies with grace and precision. But it doesn't stop there - some creative minds took dressing up fleas to a whole new level. Picture tiny costumes adorning these minuscule creatures as they entertain crowds at flea circuses around the world. It's truly a sight to behold. While we marvel at their talents and creativity, let us not forget that not all interactions with they are quite so delightful. The infamous Black Death rat flea played a devastating role in history by spreading disease during medieval times. Artwork depicting this dark chapter serves as a reminder of how powerful even the tiniest creature can be. From bustling scenes in Petticoat Lane where vendors sold everything under the sun (including trained fleas) to renowned performers like Dr Paul captivating audiences with his mesmerizing flea circus chariots - these snapshots from history transport us back in time when people marveled at every aspect of nature's creations.