Sticktight Flea vs Green Silver-lines
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sticktight Flea | Green Silver-lines |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Echidnophaga gallinacea | Pseudoips prasinana |
| Order | Siphonaptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pulicidae | Nolidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 33-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Worldwide in tropical and subtropical regions | Europe, temperate Asia |
| 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.
Green Silver-lines
A vivid bright-green moth with three diagonal white or silver lines across each forewing. It is one of the most beautiful small moths encountered at light traps.
Did You Know?
Unlike most green moths, its colour is relatively stable and does not fade quickly in museum collections.