Louse

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (17 countries) and North America (United States).

🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇴 Romania 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class

Insecta (Insects)

Order

Psocodea (Psocodea)

Family

Gliricolidae

Genus

Gliricola

Species

Gliricola porcelli (Louse)

Names in Other Languages

German Meerschweinchenlaus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Louse?

The scientific name of Louse is Gliricola porcelli. It belongs to the genus Gliricola.

Where does Louse live?

Louse is found in Found across Europe (17 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Norway.

What family does Louse belong to?

Louse (Gliricola porcelli) belongs to the genus Gliricola, which is part of the taxonomic family Gliricolidae.

What kingdom does Louse belong to?

Louse (Gliricola porcelli) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).