Webjiggers, not to be confused with chiggers, is a dermatologic infiltration by a flea called tunga penetrans. Webapr 30, 2019 · the fleas that burrow into your skin are called chigoe fleas or better known as jiggers. Jiggers are commonly found in tropical and sandy areas.

The flea has many common names including, chigoe flea, jigger, nigua, pico, sand flea,. The name jiggers comes from the synonym for the causative flea, the.