Horse Sucking Louse vs White Pine Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Horse Sucking Louse | White Pine Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haematopinus asini | Pissodes strobi |
| Order | Phthiraptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Haematopinidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 2.5-3.5 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Horse Sucking Louse
A large blood-sucking louse found on horses, donkeys, and mules. It prefers areas with long hair such as the mane, forelock, and tail base.
Did You Know?
Infested horses develop a rough, dull coat and the constant irritation can cause significant weight loss.
White Pine Weevil
A small, mottled brown weevil that attacks the leading shoots of spruce and pine trees. Damage causes trees to grow crooked, devaluing timber.
Did You Know?
By killing only the topmost leader shoot, it forces the tree to develop multiple competing tops, producing a characteristically forked trunk.