Western Ground Squirrel Flea vs Mouse Flea
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Ground Squirrel Flea | Mouse Flea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oropsylla montana | Leptopsylla segnis |
| Order | Siphonaptera | Siphonaptera |
| Family | Ceratophyllidae | Leptopsyllidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Indoors |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Western North America | Worldwide |
| 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.
Mouse Flea
A small flea that parasitizes house mice and other small rodents worldwide. It is commonly found in rodent nests in and around human dwellings.
Did You Know?
It can transmit murine typhus from rats to humans in domestic settings.