Pigeon Flea vs Dog Flea
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pigeon Flea | Dog Flea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceratophyllus columbae | Ctenocephalides canis |
| Order | Siphonaptera | Siphonaptera |
| Family | Ceratophyllidae | Pulicidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 2-3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Europe, Asia, Africa, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pigeon Flea
A flea found in pigeon nests and dovecotes that can bite humans in infested buildings. It thrives in the accumulated droppings and debris of pigeon roosts.
Did You Know?
Urban pest controllers frequently encounter it when clearing pigeon infestations from building interiors.
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.