Western Ground Squirrel Flea vs Stable Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Ground Squirrel Flea | Stable Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oropsylla montana | Stomoxys calcitrans |
| Order | Siphonaptera | Diptera |
| Family | Ceratophyllidae | Muscidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Farmland |
| 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.
Stable Fly
A blood-feeding fly that closely resembles the house fly but has a prominent piercing proboscis. It is a painful biter of livestock and humans.
Did You Know?
Unlike house flies, both males and females are blood feeders and deliver a painful bite.