If you’ve ever left the beach with a stinging or itching sensation, you may have received a sand flea bite. While humans aren’t actually the preferred food source for sand fleas—decaying organic ...

If you’re itchy when you leave the beach, you might wonder why. Some people think there are insects called sand fleas that bite you. But some experts say the creature that bites you and the sand flea ...

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The chirp of crickets. The rhythmic sounds of cicadas. The sudden, intense flicker of lightning bugs. The cute red-and-black ladybugs appearing like bright ornaments on green leaves. Summer magic! And ...

There are more than 2,000 species of tiny (0.04 to 0.15 inches), wingless, blood-sucking fleas that live on the body of the host they infest. Although fleas cannot fly, they have developed powerful ...

SATELLITE BEACH, Florida (WESH) — A video on Facebook is catching a lot of attention. It shows what looks like an infestation of small, clear creatures digging in the sand in Satellite Beach. “Sand ...

She posted the video on her Facebook page on May 27 and noted that while it’s sand flea season, she’s never seen anything quite like this. “Just want beachgoers to know not to be afraid of them,” ...

An influencer was left covered in bites after being attacked by sand flies - while posing for photos in the sea. Chelsie Gold, 25, spent her birthday snapping shots in various bikinis in Florida for ...