Saltmarsh Mosquito vs Amami Rabbit Flea
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Saltmarsh Mosquito | Amami Rabbit Flea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aedes sollicitans | Ctenocephalides nakagawai |
| Order | Diptera | Siphonaptera |
| Family | Culicidae | Pulicidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Forests |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Atlantic and Gulf coasts of North America | East Asia, Japan (Amami Islands) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Saltmarsh Mosquito
A golden-brown mosquito that breeds in enormous numbers in coastal salt marshes. It is a strong flier capable of traveling over 60 km from breeding sites.
Did You Know?
Swarms can be so dense near salt marshes that they have driven livestock to exhaustion.
Amami Rabbit Flea
A flea species associated with the endangered Amami rabbit on Amami-Oshima Island, Japan. Part of the unique fauna of the Amami Islands, which harbor many endemic species.
Did You Know?
This flea's fate is tied to that of the critically endangered Amami rabbit, one of the world's most primitive living rabbits found only on two small Japanese islands.