Sand Martin Flea vs Onchocerciasis Black Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sand Martin Flea | Onchocerciasis Black Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceratophyllus styx | Simulium damnosum |
| Order | Siphonaptera | Diptera |
| Family | Ceratophyllidae | Simuliidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sand Martin Flea
A flea species specific to sand martin colonies in their bank-nesting burrows. It can accumulate in large numbers in nest chambers.
Did You Know?
Colony-nesting birds like sand martins provide an ideal environment for flea population explosions in shared burrows.
Onchocerciasis Black Fly
The primary vector of river blindness in West and Central Africa. Larvae thrive in oxygen-rich rapids of tropical rivers.
Did You Know?
This species complex transmits the parasitic worm Onchocerca volvulus, which has blinded millions across Africa.