Hystrichopsylla talpae ssp talpae (Curtis, 1826)
Mole Flea
Hystrichopsylla talpae ssp talpae(Curtis, 1826) - Mole Flea, Lateral view - enlarged - pale background

Image 0003: Lateral view - enlarged - pale background

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Magnification macro-photographmacro-photograph
Photographed Microscope preparation
Specimen prep macerated in KOH
Lighting/focus Incident light
Background pale background
Equipment used Nikon D100 dSLR with Tamron SP T90 AF Macro 1:1 lens
Magnification ratio (film/sensor to subject) 1:1
Extension tubes 68mm ext
Photographer Malcolm Storey
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High resolution image available Yes
Image Reference P46409
Found as Male imago
Date 16 Mar 2004
OS grid ref SU56
Lat/Lon 51° 20' N, 1° 10' W
Location Berks, VC22, England
Voucher 16 Mar 2004[A]
Record summary large flea from nest in plastic compost bin collected 29 Feb 04
Associated organism in nest
Return to Record page Hystrichopsylla talpae ssp talpae on 16 Mar 2004 at SU56 in Berks
Return to Taxon page Hystrichopsylla talpae ssp talpae
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