Pubic Louse Nit (Egg)

Natural Habitat

Exclusively inhabits coarse human body hair, primarily in the pubic region, but occasionally found on eyelashes, eyebrows, armpit hair, or coarse facial hair.

Diet & Feeding

The developing nymph inside feeds on the yolk; upon hatching, the lice feed exclusively on human blood.

Behavior Patterns

Nits are firmly cemented to hair shafts near the skin surface. They do not move. After 6-10 days, they hatch into nymphs. The adult lice are sedentary, grasping hair with claw-like legs.

Risks & Benefits

Risks: Causes intense itching (pruritus) and can lead to secondary bacterial skin infections from scratching. They are a parasitic nuisance spread through close physical contact. Benefits: None known to humans or the ecosystem.

Identified on: 3/6/2026