Notch-horned Cleg vs Giant Armadillo Flea
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Notch-horned Cleg | Giant Armadillo Flea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haematopota pluvialis | Tunga caecata |
| Order | Diptera | Siphonaptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Tungidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Underground |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Notch-horned Cleg
A grey horse fly with mottled wings that approaches silently before biting. It is one of the most common biting flies in Europe.
Did You Know?
Unlike most horse flies, the cleg approaches completely silently, landing and biting before being noticed.
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.