Goat Biting Louse vs Cattle Sucking Louse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Goat Biting Louse | Cattle Sucking Louse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bovicola caprae | Linognathus vituli |
| Order | Phthiraptera | Phthiraptera |
| Family | Trichodectidae | Linognathidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Goat Biting Louse
A chewing louse infesting domestic goats worldwide. It feeds on skin flakes and causes intense itching and coat damage.
Did You Know?
Angora goats are particularly susceptible because their long mohair provides an ideal habitat for these lice.
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.