Black-Tailed Deer Fly vs Badger Flea
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black-Tailed Deer Fly | Badger Flea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysops niger | Paraceras melis |
| Order | Diptera | Siphonaptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Ceratophyllidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Underground |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Northeastern United States and southeastern Canada | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Black-Tailed Deer Fly
A small dark deer fly with mostly blackened wings and green iridescent eyes. It is an aggressive daytime biter commonly encountered near wooded wetlands.
Did You Know?
It is most active during overcast humid days and tends to bite repeatedly if swatted away without being killed.
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.