Northern House Mosquito vs Mole Flea
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Northern House Mosquito | Mole Flea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aedes hexodontus | Hystrichopsylla talpae |
| Order | Diptera | Siphonaptera |
| Family | Culicidae | Hystrichopsyllidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Caves |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Alaska, Yukon, Northwest Territories, northern Siberia | Europe |
| 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.
Mole Flea
The largest European flea, found on moles and other burrowing mammals.
Did You Know?
At six millimeters it is easily visible to the naked eye unlike most flea species.