Moorhen Flea vs Western Chicken Flea
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Moorhen Flea | Western Chicken Flea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dasypsyllus gallinulae | Ceratophyllus niger |
| Order | Siphonaptera | Siphonaptera |
| Family | Ceratophyllidae | Ceratophyllidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Western North America |
| 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.
Western Chicken Flea
A poultry flea common in western North America that infests chickens and other domestic birds. Heavy infestations reduce egg production and can kill young chicks.
Did You Know?
Larvae develop in accumulated nest debris and droppings in poultry houses rather than on the bird itself.