Cattle Sucking Louse vs Hog Louse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cattle Sucking Louse | Hog Louse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Linognathus vituli | Haematopinus suis |
| Order | Phthiraptera | Phthiraptera |
| Family | Linognathidae | Haematopinidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Hog Louse
The largest louse found on domestic animals, exclusively parasitizing pigs. It feeds on blood and is most commonly found behind the ears and in skin folds.
Did You Know?
At up to 6 mm long, the hog louse is the largest sucking louse known, easily visible to the naked eye on infested pigs.