Human Flea vs Sweat Bee Stylops
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Human Flea | Sweat Bee Stylops |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pulex irritans | Stylops nevinsoni |
| Order | Siphonaptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Pulicidae | Stylopidae |
| Size | 1.5-4 mm | 2.0-3.0 mm (males) |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Parasites |
| Regions | Worldwide | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Human Flea
Once common in human homes, now relatively rare in developed countries. Historically responsible for transmitting bubonic plague. Can jump 33 cm vertically.
Did You Know?
Human fleas were major plague vectors — the Black Death that killed 75-200 million people in the 14th century was largely spread by fleas on rats entering human homes.
Sweat Bee Stylops
A strepsipteran endoparasite of Andrena bees in the British Isles. Parasitized bees emerge earlier than unparasitized individuals.
Did You Know?
Infected bees emerge from hibernation earlier in spring, which helps the strepsipteran synchronize its mating season.