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Head Louse?
Copyright © 2019 Kasie

Head Louse?
Ontario, Canada
July 17, 2019
Size: about 3 mm
I found this crawling on my morning paper today. My head has been itching and I thought it was due to sunburn, but now I'm wondering. Is this a head louse? I've looked at images of them online and it seems to me there are differences, specifically the legs seem more spread apart. But then I'm not a bug expert.
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Contributed by Kasie on 17 July, 2019 - 11:15am

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ID has been given and the image isn't needed for the Guide. It will be visible here for 30 days until removed by the system.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 17 July, 2019 - 11:37am login or register to post comments

Lacewing larva
Hi Kasie,
This is the larval stage of a Lacewing, an insect in the order Neuroptera. They are generally harmless to people, but the larvae do bite now and then. The bite has no lasting effects; just irritation and slight swelling.
… Andrew Caudillo, 17 July, 2019 - 11:23am login or register to post comments

 
Lacewing larva
Thank you! I was going to ask if they are harmful to plants, but I've checked and found that just the opposite, they can be beneficial.
… Kasie, 17 July, 2019 - 11:33am login or register to post comments

Green Lacewing larva


No need for concern. :)

Welcome to BugGuide!
… Ken Wolgemuth, 17 July, 2019 - 11:23am login or register to post comments

 
Green Lacewing larva
Thank you! I do feel reassured.
… Kasie, 17 July, 2019 - 11:38am login or register to post comments

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