Golden Spiny Ant vs Hedgehog Flea
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden Spiny Ant | Hedgehog Flea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polyrhachis ammon | Archaeopsylla erinacei |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Siphonaptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Pulicidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 2-3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Europe, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Golden Spiny Ant
A striking Australian spiny ant with golden pubescence covering a black body. Workers have prominent paired petiolar spines. Colonies nest in soil mounds or under bark and are common in Australian eucalypt woodlands.
Did You Know?
Their golden body hairs reflect sunlight and may help with thermoregulation in the hot Australian sun.
Hedgehog Flea
A large flea specific to European hedgehogs and one of the most abundant fleas in Western Europe. A single hedgehog can harbor hundreds.
Did You Know?
Hedgehogs are so commonly infested that an average individual carries about 100 of these fleas.