Pubic louse

Exclusively on the human body, primarily in coarse body hair such as pubic hair, armpit hair, or eyelashes.

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

They are sedentary and grasp hair shafts with specialized claws. They cannot jump or fly and are usually transmitted through close physical contact or shared bedding.

Causes intense itching (pruritus) and blue spots on the skin. They are not known to transmit diseases but the scratching can lead to secondary bacterial infections.