Moorhen Flea vs Split-Footed Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Moorhen Flea | Split-Footed Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dasypsyllus gallinulae | Nymphes myrmeleonides |
| Order | Siphonaptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Ceratophyllidae | Nymphidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 50-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Oceania |
| 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.
Split-Footed Lacewing
A large Australian lacewing with a wingspan up to 70 mm and distinctive bilobed tarsi. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to lights.
Did You Know?
This species belongs to an ancient lineage of lacewings found only in Australia, dating back over 150 million years.