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Subspecies Pediculus humanus capitis - Head Louse

Head Louse - Pediculus humanus Small 6 leg bug, no wings, light brown in color. - Pediculus humanus Male and female, Pediculus humanus capitis - Pediculus humanus - male - female Female, Pediculus humanus capitis - Pediculus humanus - female Female, Pediculus humanus capitis - Pediculus humanus - female Female, Pediculus humanus capitis - Pediculus humanus - female Male, Pediculus humanus capitis - Pediculus humanus - male Male, Pediculus humanus capitis - Pediculus humanus - male



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