Photos Of Sand Fleas

Sand fleas, which are also known as sand flies, take their name from the fact that they readily run across sandy beaches or shorelines. Sand fleas look like very small ants and are only seen in sandy areas where there is an abundance of tiny crabs, flies, and worms. Since sand fleas are mostly active at night, (their daily movements match the tidal cycle), and since they hang out in places where people don’t want to be, most people never see them. This is not only a shame but also unfortunate since sand fleas can actually help with beach clean-up operations. Sand fleas are members of the Diptera family, which includes flies and the more familiar mosquito. There are over 14,000 species of fleas on the planet, and they live on every continent except Antarctica. Adult sand fleas resemble typical household fleas. They are approximately one to two millimeters in length, oval-shaped and light tan or red in color. In contrast to a true flea, a sand flea lacks wings and mouthparts necessary for jumping or sucking blood. Their bodies are covered with hair formed into bristles that help them swim through their environment.

Photos Of Sand Fleas

Sand fleas are tiny, parasitic insects that live in the sand. Sand fleas are usually found in warm, moist coastal areas, such as the beach. The term sand flea is often used to refer to any small insect that lives in or around sand and resembles a flea.

Sand fleas are related to fleas and ticks (they are in the same order). However, they do not bite humans or other animals. They feed on bacteria and algae in moist sand.

Sand fleas have many legs that help them move quickly through sand. Their bodies are flattened so they can fit under grains of sand while they dig for food.

Some species of sand flea can jump up to 3 inches (8 centimeters) high when they feel threatened by predators like birds or small mammals.

Sand fleas are small, crustacean-like insects that live in sand and feed on the blood of other animals. They’re found in warm, sandy areas around the world, and they can be very annoying to humans!

The most common species of sand flea is the chigoe flea (tunga penetrans), which is found throughout Asia, Africa, and Central and South America. These little critters are about 1/8″ long and look like tiny black beetles with long antennae. They burrow under your skin when you walk barefoot on a beach or sand dune—the bite feels like a sharp pinch or sting that gets worse over time. The best way to get rid of them is by taking off your shoes and socks and washing your feet with soap and water; then apply antiseptic lotion to any open wounds before wearing shoes again.

List of Photos Of Sand Fleas