Filigree Skimmer vs Chigoe Flea
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Filigree Skimmer | Chigoe Flea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudoleon superbus | Tunga penetrans |
| Order | Odonata | Siphonaptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Tungidae |
| Size | 42-48 mm | 1 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Africa, South America, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Filigree Skimmer
A dragonfly with ornate banded wing patterns and arid habitat preferences.
Did You Know?
It is one of few dragonfly species found in extremely arid desert environments.
Chigoe Flea
A tiny tropical flea whose fertilized females burrow into the skin of the feet, causing painful swelling called tungiasis. It is the smallest known flea.
Did You Know?
The female chigoe flea swells to the size of a pea after burrowing into skin, growing to nearly 100 times her unfed volume.