Western Chicken Flea vs Oak Bark Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Chicken Flea | Oak Bark Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceratophyllus niger | Scolytus intricatus |
| Order | Siphonaptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Ceratophyllidae | Curculionidae (Scolytinae) |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 2.5–3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Western North America | Europe, North Africa, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Western Chicken Flea
A poultry flea common in western North America that infests chickens and other domestic birds. Heavy infestations reduce egg production and can kill young chicks.
Did You Know?
Larvae develop in accumulated nest debris and droppings in poultry houses rather than on the bird itself.
Oak Bark Borer
A small bark beetle that attacks oaks across Europe. It breeds in weakened or recently dead branches and trunks.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few Scolytus species that specializes exclusively on oak rather than elm.