Chigoe

Tunga penetrans, ou Sarcopsylla penetrans (gr. σαρκός sarkos, chair ; ψύλλα psúlla, puce ; lat. penetrans, pénétrant) est une espèce de petites puces tropicales, plus connue sous le nom vulgaire de « puce chique ».

Tunga penetrans is a species of flea also known as the jigger, jigger flea, chigoe, chigo, chigoe flea, chigo flea, nigua, sand flea, or burrowing flea. It is a parasitic insect found in most tropical and sub-tropical climates. In its parasitic stage it can cause significant health issues for its hosts, including humans and certain other mammals.

La nigua o pique (Tunga penetrans) es una especie de insecto sifonáptero​​ de la familia Hectopsyllidae. Es un tipo de pulga que ataca la piel produciendo tungiasis. Afecta principalmente la piel de los pies; se introduce en ella y produce prurito intenso.