Body louse

About

The Body louse (Pediculus humanus) is a species in the genus Pediculus. Native to Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).

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

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (animal)

Phylum

Arthropoda (arthropodes)

Class

Insecta (insecte)

Order

Psocodea (Psocodea)

Family

Pediculidae

Genus

Pediculus

Species

Pediculus humanus (Body louse)

Names in Other Languages

German Kleiderlaus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Body louse?

The scientific name of Body louse is Pediculus humanus. It belongs to the genus Pediculus.

Where does Body louse live?

Body louse is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.

What family does Body louse belong to?

Body louse (Pediculus humanus) belongs to the genus Pediculus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pediculidae.

What kingdom does Body louse belong to?

Body louse (Pediculus humanus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).