Sticktight Flea vs Giant Armadillo Flea
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sticktight Flea | Giant Armadillo Flea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Echidnophaga gallinacea | Tunga caecata |
| Order | Siphonaptera | Siphonaptera |
| Family | Pulicidae | Tungidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide in tropical and subtropical regions | South America |
| 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.
Giant Armadillo Flea
A burrowing flea related to the chigoe flea that parasitizes armadillos in South America. Like its relative, the gravid female embeds into the host's skin.
Did You Know?
It is one of only a few flea species in the world that burrows into its host's skin to feed and reproduce.