Giant Armadillo Flea vs Dog Flea
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Armadillo Flea | Dog Flea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tunga caecata | Ctenocephalides canis |
| Order | Siphonaptera | Siphonaptera |
| Family | Tungidae | Pulicidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 2-3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | South America | Europe, Asia, Africa, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
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.