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Flour Bug Two - Pediculus humanus

Flour Bug Two - Pediculus humanus
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
January 15, 2008
Size: 3-4 mm
We find these bugs, never more than a few at a time, in our pantry underneath bags of organic flour. It seems like they enjoy sneaking into the bags, but perhaps they came from inside the bags? They are there during all seasons. They really like Organic Light Spelt flour!

Moved
Moved from Sucking Lice.

Check your fellows and domestic animals
This is a TRUE LOUSE. Can´t be told from the photo whether its a human one or not.
If they really come with the flour, the time of transportation and storage has to be short (Louses don´t survive but 2 weeks without sucking blood), or the guy/girl who delivers it is the culprit . . .

 
Public School Complications
Boris,

Thank you for your accurate identification. After examining all the louses (or is it lice?), I have come to the unfortunate conclusion that my son has brought home more than homework from school...

With thanx and shudders,
Maia

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