Badger Flea vs Severini's Rover Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Badger Flea | Severini's Rover Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paraceras melis | Tetramorium severini |
| Order | Siphonaptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ceratophyllidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Badger Flea
A large flea specialized to parasitize European badgers. It is found in badger setts and is one of the largest flea species in Europe.
Did You Know?
It is one of the largest fleas in the world and its size corresponds to the thick skin of its badger host.
Severini's Rover Ant
A small leaf-litter ant with a finely striate head and propodeal spines of moderate length. It belongs to the T. severini species group endemic to Madagascar.
Did You Know?
Its species group contains numerous cryptic species that can only be reliably distinguished using DNA barcoding methods.