Sticktight Flea vs Moorhen Flea
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sticktight Flea | Moorhen Flea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Echidnophaga gallinacea | Dasypsyllus gallinulae |
| Order | Siphonaptera | Siphonaptera |
| Family | Pulicidae | Ceratophyllidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide in tropical and subtropical regions | Europe |
| 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.
Moorhen Flea
A flea commonly found on small passerine birds including tits, wrens, and robins. It breeds in bird nesting boxes and natural cavities.
Did You Know?
This flea is so common in European bird nest boxes that ornithologists routinely find them when checking boxes during the breeding season.