Western Ground Squirrel Flea vs Korean Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Ground Squirrel Flea | Korean Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oropsylla montana | Campsosternus auratus |
| Order | Siphonaptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Ceratophyllidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 25-40 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Western North America | China, Korea, Japan, Vietnam |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Korean Click Beetle
A large metallic green click beetle with a coppery sheen found across East Asia. It can propel itself several inches into the air with its clicking mechanism.
Did You Know?
Its clicking jump can launch it over 15 cm into the air, generating a force of over 300 g.