Peafowl Feather Louse vs Pubic Louse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Peafowl Feather Louse | Pubic Louse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Goniodes pavonis | Pthirus pubis |
| Order | Phthiraptera | Phthiraptera |
| Family | Philopteridae | Pthiridae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia, Worldwide in captive populations | Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Peafowl Feather Louse
A large chewing louse found on peafowl and pheasants. It feeds on feather material and can damage the ornamental plumage of peacocks.
Did You Know?
Heavy infestations can damage the spectacular tail feathers that peacocks depend on for courtship displays.
Pubic Louse
A broad, crab-shaped louse that infests coarse body hair, primarily in the pubic region. It is transmitted through intimate contact.
Did You Know?
Pubic lice are more closely related to gorilla lice than to human head lice, suggesting an ancient host-switching event between primate species.