Band-eyed Brown Horse Fly vs Mouse Flea
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Band-eyed Brown Horse Fly | Mouse Flea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tabanus bromius | Leptopsylla segnis |
| Order | Diptera | Siphonaptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Leptopsyllidae |
| Size | 13-17 mm | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Indoors |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Band-eyed Brown Horse Fly
A common European horse fly with distinctive banded eyes. It is one of the most frequent biters of cattle across Europe.
Did You Know?
Its compound eyes display brilliant iridescent bands that fade after death.
Mouse Flea
A small flea that parasitizes house mice and other small rodents worldwide. It is commonly found in rodent nests in and around human dwellings.
Did You Know?
It can transmit murine typhus from rats to humans in domestic settings.