Hen Flea vs Ant-Nest Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hen Flea | Ant-Nest Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceratophyllus gallinae | Atemeles emarginatus |
| Order | Siphonaptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Ceratophyllidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Central Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hen Flea
A common flea of wild birds and domestic poultry, often found in nest material. Heavy infestations can cause anemia and reduced egg production in chickens.
Did You Know?
Hen fleas spend most of their lives in the nest rather than on the bird, making nest sanitation the most effective control method.
Ant-Nest Rove Beetle
A small, amber-brown rove beetle that parasitizes two different ant species during its life cycle. Larvae develop in Formica nests and adults move to Myrmica nests.
Did You Know?
It switches host ant species seasonally, overwintering with Myrmica ants and breeding in Formica nests in summer.