Arctic Mosquito vs Sticktight Flea
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Mosquito | Sticktight Flea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aedes nigripes | Echidnophaga gallinacea |
| Order | Diptera | Siphonaptera |
| Family | Culicidae | Pulicidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Woodlands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Arctic Canada, Alaska, Greenland, northern Scandinavia, Siberia | Worldwide in tropical and subtropical regions |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Arctic Mosquito
A large, dark-bodied mosquito common across the Arctic tundra. Females emerge in enormous swarms after snowmelt to blood-feed on caribou and other mammals. Adults have dark scales and pale-banded legs.
Did You Know?
Arctic mosquito swarms can be so dense they have been documented driving caribou to stampede across the tundra.
Sticktight Flea
A small flea that permanently attaches to the skin of poultry, often around the face and comb. It can also parasitize dogs, cats, and humans.
Did You Know?
Unlike other fleas, the female embeds her mouthparts permanently into the host and never voluntarily detaches.