Golden-belted Tachinid vs Cat Flea
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden-belted Tachinid | Cat Flea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ectophasia crassipennis | Ctenocephalides felis |
| Order | Diptera | Siphonaptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Pulicidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 1.5-3 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Parasites | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Golden-belted Tachinid
A colorful parasitic fly with golden-yellow markings and dark wing patches. Parasitizes shieldbugs and stink bugs. Often seen on umbellifer flowers.
Did You Know?
The conspicuous wing markings may be involved in mating displays among the otherwise cryptic tachinid flies.
Cat Flea
The most common flea on both cats and dogs worldwide. Can jump up to 150 times its body length. A single female can produce up to 2,000 eggs in her lifetime.
Did You Know?
Fleas can jump 150 times their body length — equivalent to a human leaping over a 75-story building. They achieve this using a pad of elastic protein called resilin.