Hedgehog Flea vs Dog Flea
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hedgehog Flea | Dog Flea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Archaeopsylla erinacei | Ctenocephalides canis |
| Order | Siphonaptera | Siphonaptera |
| Family | Pulicidae | Pulicidae |
| Size | 2-3.5 mm | 2-3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa | Europe, Asia, Africa, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
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.