Goat Biting Louse vs Halloween Pennant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Goat Biting Louse | Halloween Pennant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bovicola caprae | Celithemis eponina |
| Order | Phthiraptera | Odonata |
| Family | Trichodectidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 55-62 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | North America |
| 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.
Halloween Pennant
A distinctive dragonfly with boldly patterned orange and brown bands across its wings. It perches at the tips of vegetation and sways in the breeze like a flag.
Did You Know?
Halloween pennants are the only dragonflies in North America that regularly perch on the tips of flexible stems, swaying like small pennants in the wind.