White-Stockinged Black Fly vs Hedgehog Flea
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-Stockinged Black Fly | Hedgehog Flea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Simulium vittatum | Archaeopsylla erinacei |
| Order | Diptera | Siphonaptera |
| Family | Simuliidae | Pulicidae |
| Size | 2-5 mm | 2-3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Woodlands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
White-Stockinged Black Fly
A widespread black fly species complex with distinctive white-banded legs. Larvae colonize almost any flowing water from irrigation ditches to large rivers.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most commonly encountered black fly species in laboratory research.
Hedgehog Flea
A large flea specific to European hedgehogs and one of the most abundant fleas in Western Europe. A single hedgehog can harbor hundreds.
Did You Know?
Hedgehogs are so commonly infested that an average individual carries about 100 of these fleas.