Pubic louse (or Crab louse)

Found primarily in human pubic hair, but can also be found in other coarse body hair like armpits, facial hair, eyelashes, or chest hair.

Obligate hematophage; they feed exclusively on human blood several times a day.

They are slow-moving and cling tightly to hair shafts with specialized crab-like claws. They do not jump or fly and are usually transmitted through close physical contact or shared personal items like towels or bedding.

Risk: Causes intense itching (pruritus) due to an allergic reaction to their saliva. Scratching can lead to secondary bacterial skin infections. They are not known to transmit systemic diseases but are considered a nuisance parasite.