Mole Flea vs Eastern Bat Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mole Flea | Eastern Bat Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hystrichopsylla talpae | Cimex adjunctus |
| Order | Siphonaptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Hystrichopsyllidae | Cimicidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Gardens |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Eastern Bat Bug
A blood-feeding ectoparasite primarily of bats in eastern North America. It can bite humans when bat colonies are removed from buildings.
Did You Know?
It is nearly indistinguishable from the common bed bug and requires microscopic examination to tell apart.