Photonic flea
Photonic fleas were tiny flying arthropods native to the Delta Quadrant. They built flimsy webs and fed on plasma particles.

A mating pair of photonic fleas were inadvertently brought aboard the  in 2376 within a shipment of amber spice. The insects nested near a plasma conduit, causing a momentary loss of sensor resolution whenever they tapped into the conduit for nourishment. They were moved to a safe location after their discovery. ()
Animals

de:Photonenfloh
ja:光子ノミ