Red-Brown Click Beetle vs Sticktight Flea
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-Brown Click Beetle | Sticktight Flea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ampedus sanguineus | Echidnophaga gallinacea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Siphonaptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Pulicidae |
| Size | 11-16 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Worldwide in tropical and subtropical regions |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red-Brown Click Beetle
A handsome click beetle with vivid red elytra and a black head and thorax. Larvae develop in rotting conifer wood.
Did You Know?
Despite its blood-red colour, it is harmless—the coloration is thought to mimic toxic beetles to deter predators.
Sticktight Flea
A small flea that permanently attaches to the skin of poultry, often around the face and comb. It can also parasitize dogs, cats, and humans.
Did You Know?
Unlike other fleas, the female embeds her mouthparts permanently into the host and never voluntarily detaches.