Flea

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 * Pulex irritans
 * Pulicidae- Fleas
 * March to November
 * All day
 * On villagers
 * 2mm
 * 70 bells
 * Animal Crossing Animal Crossing: Wild World Animal Crossing: City Folk
 * }

Fleas are an uncommon insect in the Animal Crossing series that can be found from spring to early winter. They appear as a black, bouncing speck on a random villager, and can be caught by hitting the villager with a net. Unusually, this does not hurt the villager. Once the flea has been caught, the villager that played host to it will give a reponse, usually one of denial, shock or gratitude, which corresponds to their personality.

Fleas make a bouncing noise when on a villager, and when caught are surrounded by a red ring and a pointing hand to make it easier to see. Players cannot catch fleas.

Upon Donation in City Folk
Blathers, the curator of the museum, will unwillingly accept fleas for exhibition. Here, he speaks of the flea;

"Hoo now, have you ever had a chance to look at a flea up close and personal? They're utterly noisome! Especially vulgar are their flattened bodies, which allow them to wriggle into all sorts of places. Oh, mercy, I may need to sit on the floor for a moment. All this talk of fleas makes me feel rather woozy."

Once donated, fleas appear as a barely-visible speck, bouncing around on the path on the central terrace in the insect exhibit.

Further Information
The human flea, Pulex Irritans, is a widespread species of flea that is thought to have originated from South America. Despite the name, they are found on all manner of birds and mammals, including dogs, pigs, chickens, monkies and even some species of bat. They have, through evolution, lost their wings and have instead developed, long, powerful legs that can be used to jump incredible heights- roughly 200 times their body length.

Fleas feed on blood. After feeding, females lay eggs in the skin of the host animal. A single flea can have over 500 offspring in their lifetime.