Rabbit Flea vs Hedgehog Flea
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rabbit Flea | Hedgehog Flea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Spilopsyllus cuniculi | Archaeopsylla erinacei |
| Order | Siphonaptera | Siphonaptera |
| Family | Pulicidae | Pulicidae |
| Size | 1.5-2 mm | 2-3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, North Africa |
| 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.
Hedgehog Flea
A large flea specific to European hedgehogs and one of the most abundant fleas in Western Europe. A single hedgehog can harbor hundreds.
Did You Know?
Hedgehogs are so commonly infested that an average individual carries about 100 of these fleas.