Cattle Biting Louse vs Cattle Sucking Louse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cattle Biting Louse | Cattle Sucking Louse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bovicola bovis | Linognathus vituli |
| Order | Phthiraptera | Phthiraptera |
| Family | Trichodectidae | Linognathidae |
| Size | 1.5-2 mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cattle Biting Louse
A chewing louse that infests cattle worldwide, causing irritation and economic losses in livestock. Infestations worsen in winter when cattle have thick coats.
Did You Know?
Winter infestations of this louse can cause cattle to rub and scratch so intensely that they damage fences and lose significant weight.
Cattle Sucking Louse
A blood-sucking louse found on calves and young cattle worldwide. It has a distinctive long narrow head adapted for piercing skin.
Did You Know?
Heavy infestations on calves can cause severe anemia and even death in young animals.