Moorhen Flea vs Dimidiata Deer Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Moorhen Flea | Dimidiata Deer Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dasypsyllus gallinulae | Chrysops dimidiata |
| Order | Siphonaptera | Diptera |
| Family | Ceratophyllidae | Tabanidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | West and Central Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Moorhen Flea
A flea commonly found on small passerine birds including tits, wrens, and robins. It breeds in bird nesting boxes and natural cavities.
Did You Know?
This flea is so common in European bird nest boxes that ornithologists routinely find them when checking boxes during the breeding season.
Dimidiata Deer Fly
A medium-sized deer fly with distinctly banded wings, found in West African rainforests. It serves as a secondary vector of Loa loa alongside C. silacea. Larvae develop in muddy swamp soils near forest streams.
Did You Know?
Wood smoke fires in villages are used traditionally to repel this fly, which is strongly attracted to dark moving objects.