| Pulex irritans | The human flea, a common flea that infests humans, many domestic animals (especially swine), and wild mammals and birds; a poor vector of plague. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Haematobia irritans | A major pest of cattle in the Northern Hemisphere that transmits the filarial parasite Stephanofilaria stilesi. Synonym: Haematobia irritans. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Siphona irritans | The horn fly, a bloodsucking muscoid fly that causes great irritation and annoyance to cattle, and transmits Stephanofilaria stilesi. Origin: G. Siphon, tube (05 Mar 2000) |
| pulex | <zoology> A genus of parasitic insects including the fleas. See: Flea. Origin: L, a flea. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| Pulex cheopis | Former name for Xenopsylla cheopis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Pulex fasciatus | Former name for Nosopsyllus fasciatus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Pulex penetrans | Incorrect name for Tunga penetrans. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Pulex serraticeps | Former name for Ctenocephalides canis. (05 Mar 2000) |