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Human Louse
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Other insects

Human Louse

Pediculus humanus Linnaeus, 1758

Names

EnglishHuman Louse
DutchHoofdluis
SpanishPiojo humano
Chinese人虱
Scientific namePediculus humanus Linnaeus, 1758

About this species

Pediculus humanus is a species of louse that infests humans. It comprises two subspecies:

Pediculus humanus humanus Linnaeus, 1758 – body louse

Pediculus humanus capitis De Geer, 1767 – head louse

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Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderPsocodea
FamilyPediculidae
GenusPediculus