Hedgehog Flea vs Saltmarsh Mosquito
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hedgehog Flea | Saltmarsh Mosquito |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Archaeopsylla erinacei | Aedes sollicitans |
| Order | Siphonaptera | Diptera |
| Family | Pulicidae | Culicidae |
| Size | 2-3.5 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa | Atlantic and Gulf coasts of 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.
Saltmarsh Mosquito
A golden-brown mosquito that breeds in enormous numbers in coastal salt marshes. It is a strong flier capable of traveling over 60 km from breeding sites.
Did You Know?
Swarms can be so dense near salt marshes that they have driven livestock to exhaustion.