Japanese Honeybee vs Badger Flea
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Honeybee | Badger Flea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Apis cerana japonica | Paraceras melis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Siphonaptera |
| Family | Apidae | Ceratophyllidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Japanese Honeybee
The Japanese subspecies of the Eastern honeybee, known as 'nihon-mitsubachi.' Smaller and darker than the European honeybee. Famous for its unique defensive behavior against giant hornets.
Did You Know?
Japanese honeybees can form a thermal ball around a hornet scout, vibrating their flight muscles to raise the temperature to lethal levels for the hornet.
Badger Flea
A large flea specialized to parasitize European badgers. It is found in badger setts and is one of the largest flea species in Europe.
Did You Know?
It is one of the largest fleas in the world and its size corresponds to the thick skin of its badger host.