%0 Journal Article
%T Ocurrence of Entomopathogenic Fungus from Flea <i>Ctenocephalides canis</i>  (Siphonaptera: Pulicidae)
%A Jonathan E. Ortega-Palomares
%A Hector G. NuŁżez-Palenius
%A Ana M. Cruz-Avalos
%A Aar¨®n A. Hern¨˘ndez-Rangel
%A Roberto Lezama-Guti¨¦rrez
%A C¨¦sar A. Angel-Sahag¨˛n
%J Open Journal of Veterinary Medicine
%P 281-285
%@ 2165-3364
%D 2014
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/ojvm.2014.412034
%X The objective of this study was to isolate
entomopathogenic fungus from fleas (<i>Ctenocephalides canis Curtis</i>) collected
from <i>Cannis familiaris specimens</i>. From 60 collected fleas, two dead insects
presented white mycelia growth on the body surface, changing to a creamy color
as time passed; the insects presented a mummified aspect, typical
characteristic caused by entomopathogenic fungus. This fungus was identified as <i>Beauveria bassiana</i> (Balsamo-Crivelli) Vuillemin by their mycelia
characteristics, macro- and micro-morphology. Up to our knowledge, this is the
first report of entomopathogenic fungus isolated from adult <i>C. canis</i> fleas.
%K Ectoparasite
%K Biological Control
%K Dog
%K Beauveria bassiana
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=52026