Hog louse

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, and United States.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (artrópodos)

Class

Insecta (insecto)

Order

Psocodea (Psocodea)

Family

Haematopinidae

Genus

Haematopinus

Species

Haematopinus suis (Hog louse)

Names in Other Languages

German Schweinelaus

Similar Species in Haematopinus

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Horse sucking louse

Haematopinus asini

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Shortnosed cattle louse

Haematopinus eurysternus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hog louse?

The scientific name of Hog louse is Haematopinus suis. It belongs to the genus Haematopinus.

Where does Hog louse live?

Hog louse is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, and United States.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.

What family does Hog louse belong to?

Hog louse (Haematopinus suis) belongs to the genus Haematopinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Haematopinidae.

What kingdom does Hog louse belong to?

Hog louse (Haematopinus suis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Hog louse?

The closest relatives of Hog louse in the genus Haematopinus include Horse sucking louse, Shortnosed cattle louse.