Pulex (Pulex) simulans Baker , 1895

Beatriz, Salceda-Sánchez & Hastriter, Michael W., 2006, A list of the fleas (Siphonaptera) of Mexico with new host and distribution records, Zootaxa 1296, pp. 29-43 : 31

Pulex (Pulex) simulans Baker, 1895

Material examined— Hidalgo: Tlanchinol, C. familiaris , 5.VI.1997, B. Salceda, 2 males, det. R.E. Lewis, 2000.

Remarks—This is the most widely distributed flea in Mexico, so far found in 21 states. Because of the similarities between this species and Pulex irritans Linnaeus , some incorrect identifications may exist, therefore some records may be misleading. This species is mainly a parasite of carnivores, deer and larger rodents (Lewis, 1972). Its occurrence on a dog located in the cloud forest near human settlement is not surprising.