Flea Collection (#6)

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

Male flea, light micrograph
Male flea. Polarised light micrograph of the whole body of a male Pulex sp. flea. The head of the flea is at upper right, with a simple eye (ocellus), two antennae, and piercing, sucking mouthparts

Female flea, light micrograph
Female flea. Polarised light micrograph of the whole body of a female Pulex flea. The head of the flea is at upper right, with a simple eye (ocellus), two antennae, and piercing, sucking mouthparts

Lear / Nonsense / The Dee
There was an Old Man of the Dee, who was sadly annoyed by a flea; When he said, I will scratch it, they gave him a hatchet, which grieved that Old Man of the Dee

An Old Maid in search of a Flea

A French Collector
A French collector has just paid a successful visit to the marche aux puces (flea market)

Locally caught whale meat on sale at flea market in Reykjavik, capital of Iceland
Tom Walmsley / SplashdownDirect

Cat Flea Crawling in cat fur, UK
SPH-116 CAT FLEA - crawling in cat fur UK Ctenocephalides felis Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Oriental Rat Flea, Magnification x 200 (A4 size: 29. 7 cm width)
LRDS-53 Oriental Rat Flea Dark Field Light Micrograph (LM) Xenopsylla cheopis Magnification x 200 (A4 size: 29.7 cm width) Credit

Dark Field Light Micrograph: Chigoe Flea; Magnification x 200 (A4 size: 29. 7 cm width)
LRDS-25 Chigoe Flea Dark Field Light Micrograph (LM) Tunga penetrans Magnification x 200 (A4 size: 29.7 cm width) Credit: David Spears (last refuge)

Flea Biting
JLM-3330 FLEA - BITING John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way. contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: + 44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Domestic Cat - with collar bell & name tag
SG-5463 Domestic Cat - with flea collar, name tag and bell Ardea London Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Louse Thru Hooke M / Scope
A flea and louse observed with Hookes microscope

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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.