Sticktight Flea vs Florida Carpenter Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sticktight Flea | Florida Carpenter Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Echidnophaga gallinacea | Camponotus floridanus |
| Order | Siphonaptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pulicidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 5-11 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Worldwide in tropical and subtropical regions | Southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Florida Carpenter Ant
A bicolored carpenter ant with a reddish-orange head and thorax and black abdomen. It is the most common structural pest ant in Florida.
Did You Know?
Florida carpenter ants have among the largest genomes of any ant species studied, containing around 240 million base pairs.