Human Head Louse

Found exclusively on the human scalp and hair follicles, often near the ears and nape of the neck.

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

They are wingless and cannot jump or fly; they move by crawling from hair to hair. They lay eggs (nits) that are firmly glued to the hair shaft close to the scalp.

Risks include intense itching, scalp irritation, and potential secondary skin infections from scratching. They are not known to transmit diseases, but they are highly contagious through head-to-head contact.