Dog Flea vs Blue-winged Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dog Flea | Blue-winged Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ctenocephalides canis | Oedipoda caerulescens |
| Order | Siphonaptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Pulicidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 2-3.5 mm | 15-28mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa, North America | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dog Flea
A flea historically associated with domestic dogs but actually less common on dogs than the cat flea. Distinguished by its more rounded head profile.
Did You Know?
Despite being called the dog flea, this species is often outnumbered on dogs by cat fleas at a ratio of ten to one.
Blue-winged Grasshopper
A well-camouflaged grasshopper that reveals bright blue hindwings when it flies. At rest it blends perfectly with bare ground. The flash of blue startles predators during escape flights.
Did You Know?
The sudden flash of blue wings during flight confuses predators, then it vanishes when it lands and folds them.