Mole Flea vs Cumberland Plateau Cave Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mole Flea | Cumberland Plateau Cave Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hystrichopsylla talpae | Hadenoecus cumberlandicus |
| Order | Siphonaptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Hystrichopsyllidae | Rhaphidophoridae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Caves |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Mole Flea
The largest European flea, found on moles and other burrowing mammals.
Did You Know?
At six millimeters it is easily visible to the naked eye unlike most flea species.
Cumberland Plateau Cave Cricket
A cave cricket restricted to caves in the Cumberland Plateau of Tennessee and Kentucky. It has smaller eyes than surface-dwelling relatives.
Did You Know?
It represents an independent colonization of caves from the related H. subterraneus.