Rabbit Flea vs Giant Armadillo Flea
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rabbit Flea | Giant Armadillo Flea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Spilopsyllus cuniculi | Tunga caecata |
| Order | Siphonaptera | Siphonaptera |
| Family | Pulicidae | Tungidae |
| Size | 1.5-2 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Underground |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Rabbit Flea
A flea specific to European rabbits with a remarkable reproductive strategy tied to its host. It can transmit myxomatosis between rabbits.
Did You Know?
Rabbit flea reproduction is controlled by rabbit hormones — the flea can only breed when feeding on a pregnant doe near the time of birth.
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.