Louse

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (16 countries) and North America (United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇴 Romania 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (حيوانات)

Phylum

Arthropoda (مفصليات الأرجل)

Class

Insecta (حشرات)

Order

Psocodea (قاضمات)

Family

Trichodectidae

Genus

Bovicola

Species

Bovicola ovis (Louse)

Names in Other Languages

German Schaflaus

Similar Species in Bovicola

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Goat biting louse

Bovicola caprae

Not Evaluated

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Red louse

Bovicola bovis

Not Evaluated

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angora goat biting louse

Bovicola limbatus

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Louse?

The scientific name of Louse is Bovicola ovis. It belongs to the genus Bovicola.

Where does Louse live?

Louse is found in Found across Europe (16 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands.

What family does Louse belong to?

Louse (Bovicola ovis) belongs to the genus Bovicola, which is part of the taxonomic family Trichodectidae.

What kingdom does Louse belong to?

Louse (Bovicola ovis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of Louse?

The closest relatives of Louse in the genus Bovicola include Goat biting louse, Red louse, angora goat biting louse.