North American Horntail vs Hedgehog Flea
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | North American Horntail | Hedgehog Flea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tremex columba | Archaeopsylla erinacei |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Siphonaptera |
| Family | Siricidae | Pulicidae |
| Size | 25–50 mm | 2-3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe, North Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
North American Horntail
A large horntail wasp found across eastern North America. It attacks dead and dying hardwood trees such as beech, maple, and elm.
Did You Know?
The parasitoid wasp Megarhyssa macrurus uses its extremely long ovipositor to reach horntail larvae deep inside wood.
Hedgehog Flea
A large flea specific to European hedgehogs and one of the most abundant fleas in Western Europe. A single hedgehog can harbor hundreds.
Did You Know?
Hedgehogs are so commonly infested that an average individual carries about 100 of these fleas.