Pediculus humanus
Pediculus humanus
''Pediculus humanus'' is a species of louse that infects humans. It comprises two subspecies:
*''Pediculus humanus humanus'' Linnaeus, 1758 – the body louse
*''Pediculus humanus capitis'' De Geer, 1767 – the head louse
*''Pediculus humanus humanus'' Linnaeus, 1758 – the body louse
*''Pediculus humanus capitis'' De Geer, 1767 – the head louse