Western Ground Squirrel Flea vs Chrysanthemum Lace Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Ground Squirrel Flea | Chrysanthemum Lace Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oropsylla montana | Corythucha marmorata |
| Order | Siphonaptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Ceratophyllidae | Tingidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Western North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Western Ground Squirrel Flea
A flea found on ground squirrels and prairie dogs in western North America. It is an important vector of sylvatic plague in wild rodent populations.
Did You Know?
It is the primary flea responsible for maintaining plague in wild rodent populations across the American West.
Chrysanthemum Lace Bug
A small lace bug with mottled brown and white lace-patterned wings that feeds on chrysanthemums, goldenrod, and asters. It is widespread in North America. Heavy feeding produces a bleached, stippled appearance on leaves.
Did You Know?
Like all lace bugs, the nymphs lack the elaborate wing structures of adults and instead appear as small, dark, spiny creatures that look nothing like their parents.