Sand fleas, also referred to as beach fleas, sand hoppers, or beach hoppers, are small, leaping crustaceans that belong to the family Talitridae and the order Amphipoda. Despite their name, sand fleas are not actually fleas or insects. These tiny crustaceans resemble shrimp and are commonly found in moist, sandy habitats such as beaches. Several pests are often confused for sand fleas, which…
