Giant Armadillo Flea vs Flat-tailed Leaf-cutter Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Armadillo Flea | Flat-tailed Leaf-cutter Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tunga caecata | Megachile mendica |
| Order | Siphonaptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tungidae | Megachilidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
Flat-tailed Leaf-cutter Bee
A medium-sized leaf-cutter bee with pale abdominal hair bands. It provisions its nest cells with carefully cut pieces of rose and birch leaves.
Did You Know?
It can cut a perfect leaf disc in under 10 seconds using its sharp mandibles.