Fan-foot Moth vs Hedgehog Flea
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fan-foot Moth | Hedgehog Flea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zanclognatha tarsipennalis | Archaeopsylla erinacei |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Siphonaptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Pulicidae |
| Size | 26-32 mm wingspan | 2-3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fan-foot Moth
A subtle brown moth with fan-shaped palps and delicate wing markings. Found in woodland where dead leaves accumulate. Larvae feed on dead leaves on the woodland floor.
Did You Know?
The males have distinctive enlarged fan-shaped labial palps that give this moth its common name.
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.