
Hog Louse
Scientific name: Haematopinus suis (Linnaeus)
(Phthiraptera: Haematopinidae)
Facts: The hog louse is yellowish in color, less than 1/16 inch long, with chewing mouthparts. This chewing louse has a wide head necessary to hold the mandibles that are part of the mouthparts.
Photo courtesy of Oklahoma State University Department of Entomology,
Entomology Image Resource
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