Mouse Flea vs Dog Flea
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mouse Flea | Dog Flea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptopsylla segnis | Ctenocephalides canis |
| Order | Siphonaptera | Siphonaptera |
| Family | Leptopsyllidae | Pulicidae |
| Size | 1.5-2 mm | 2-3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Underground |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Europe, Asia, Africa, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mouse Flea
A small flea that parasitizes house mice and other small rodents worldwide. It is commonly found in rodent nests in and around human dwellings.
Did You Know?
It can transmit murine typhus from rats to humans in domestic settings.
Dog Flea
A flea historically associated with domestic dogs but actually less common on dogs than the cat flea. Distinguished by its more rounded head profile.
Did You Know?
Despite being called the dog flea, this species is often outnumbered on dogs by cat fleas at a ratio of ten to one.