chigoe flea (noun)

1. During the colonization of Africa, chigoe fleas were responsible for the spread of deadly diseases among European settlers.

2. In the anime series 'Parasyte: The Maxim', one of the main characters encounters a chigoe flea that attaches itself to his hand.

3. The horror movie 'The Ruins' features a group of friends who get infested with chigoe fleas while exploring ancient Mayan ruins.

4. The surreal painting titled 'Infestation' by artist Salvador Dali depicts a landscape covered in chigoe fleas, representing the fear of hidden dangers.