Dog Flea vs Giant Armadillo Flea
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dog Flea | Giant Armadillo Flea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ctenocephalides canis | Tunga caecata |
| Order | Siphonaptera | Siphonaptera |
| Family | Pulicidae | Tungidae |
| Size | 2-3.5 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa, North America | South America |
| 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.
Giant Armadillo Flea
A burrowing flea related to the chigoe flea that parasitizes armadillos in South America. Like its relative, the gravid female embeds into the host's skin.
Did You Know?
It is one of only a few flea species in the world that burrows into its host's skin to feed and reproduce.