Head Louse (Nit)

Human scalp and hair, specifically attached to hair shafts close to the scalp

Obligate parasites that feed exclusively on human blood several times a day

The image shows a 'nit' or egg cemented to a hair shaft. They cannot fly or jump and are spread via direct head-to-head contact.

Cause intense itching and scalp irritation but do not transmit infectious diseases. High social stigma and nuisance.