Mole Flea vs Giant Armadillo Flea
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mole Flea | Giant Armadillo Flea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hystrichopsylla talpae | Tunga caecata |
| Order | Siphonaptera | Siphonaptera |
| Family | Hystrichopsyllidae | Tungidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Underground |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | South 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.
Giant Armadillo Flea
A burrowing flea related to the chigoe flea that parasitizes armadillos in South America. Like its relative, the gravid female embeds into the host's skin.
Did You Know?
It is one of only a few flea species in the world that burrows into its host's skin to feed and reproduce.