Northern House Mosquito vs Giant Armadillo Flea
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Northern House Mosquito | Giant Armadillo Flea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aedes hexodontus | Tunga caecata |
| Order | Diptera | Siphonaptera |
| Family | Culicidae | Tungidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Underground |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Alaska, Yukon, Northwest Territories, northern Siberia | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Northern House Mosquito
A dark-colored Arctic mosquito with distinctive banding on the abdomen. It breeds in tundra pools and is a major pest species in northern regions. Females are aggressive biters, active even in cool temperatures.
Did You Know?
This species can complete its entire larval development in as little as two weeks in the continuous daylight of Arctic summer.
Giant Armadillo Flea
A burrowing flea related to the chigoe flea that parasitizes armadillos in South America. Like its relative, the gravid female embeds into the host's skin.
Did You Know?
It is one of only a few flea species in the world that burrows into its host's skin to feed and reproduce.