Yellow Fly vs Hedgehog Flea
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow Fly | Hedgehog Flea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diachlorus ferrugatus | Archaeopsylla erinacei |
| Order | Diptera | Siphonaptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Pulicidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 2-3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Woodlands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeastern North America, Central America | Europe, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yellow Fly
A medium-sized yellowish horse fly notorious for its aggressive biting. It is particularly abundant in the coastal southeastern United States.
Did You Know?
It is considered one of the most painful biting flies in the southeastern United States.
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.