Head Louse Collection

Head louse, SEM
Head louse. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis) clinging to a human hair. Head lice measure 2-3 millimetres in length

Engraving depicting a flea and a louse, 18th century
5309424 Engraving depicting a flea and a louse, 18th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a flea and a louse. Dated 18th century 01/02/1774); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cross section illustration of Head Louse (Pediculus humanus capitis) egg on human hair
Anatomy, Animal Themes, Biomedical Illustration, Bizarre, Close-Up, Cross Section, Disgust, Hair Follicle, Head Louse, Healthcare and Medicine, Human Hair, Human Skin, Hygiene, Irritation, No People

Head Louse (Pediculus humanus capitus) Brackenridge Field Laboratory, Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA

Plate 2: a group of people in the street, possibly beggars, from the series of customs and pastimes of the Spanish people, 1850

Beggar Woman Fleaing a Boy, 1632. Creator: Jan Georg van Vliet
Beggar Woman Fleaing a Boy, 1632

Nurse cutting childrens verminous hair, Finch Street Cleansing Station, London, 1911
Nurse cutting childrens verminous hair, Finch Street Cleansing Station, Stepney, London, 1911. A nurse treats children whose hair is infested with lice and nits

A nurse examines girls hair, Central Street Cleansing Station, London, 1914. Woman checking for head lice; on the table is a bowl of cut hair

School nurse examining girls hair for head lice, Chaucer School, London, 1911. Another nurse is sitting at a desk

Head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis)
Antique illustration of head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis)

Illustration of dorsal view of male Body Louse (Pediculus humanus var. corporis)

Head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis) under microscope
Zoology - Insects - Pediculidae - Head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis) under microscope

Head Louse C017 / 3441
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing an illustration of a human head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis), an obligate ectoparasite of humans

Head louse, artwork F007 / 7349
Head louse, computer artwork

Head louse claw
Head louse. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a claw of a human head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis) clinging to a human hair

Coloured SEM of a human head louse on hair shafts
Head louse. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a human head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis) clinging to human hair

Microscopical Objects C017 / 3449
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing illustrations of microscopical objects including small animals and parts of animals, microscopic or minute organisms, such as rotifers

Head louse, light micrograph F006 / 9796
Head louse, light micrograph

Head louse, light micrograph F006 / 9795
Human head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis), light micrograph. Magnification: x20 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Human head louse Pediculus, LM C013 / 5282
Light micrograph using differential interference contrast (DIC) of a human head louse (Pediculus humanus capitus). This exoparasite has a large head with two eyes (black)

Egg of human head louse pediculus, LM C013 / 5284
Light micrograph using differential interference contrast (DIC) of a nit (egg case) containing a developing human head louse Pediculus humanus capitis, attached to a human hair

Pediculus humanus, human head louse
Scanning electron microscope image of a human head louse (x 60). These external parasites use their hook-like claws to grip the hair

SEM of human head louse
False-colour scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a human head louse, Pediculus humanus capitis, clinging to a human hair

False-colour SEM of a human head louse
False-colour scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a human head louse, Pediculus humanus capitis, clinging to a human hair

Head lice, artwork
Head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis), computer artwork. The louse at left has its lower (ventral) side facing upwards and the louse at right has its upper (dorsal) side facing upwards

Head louse, light micrograph

Head louse, SEM
Head louse. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis) clinging to a human hair. Head lice measure 2-3 millimetres in length

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"Exploring the Intricate World of Head Lice: Unveiling the SEM Images and Historical Perspectives" Delving into the microscopic realm, we encounter the notorious head louse (Pediculus humanus capitus) at Brackenridge Field Laboratory in Austin, Travis County. Captured through a scanning electron microscope (SEM), these images reveal the intricate details of this parasitic insect that has plagued humanity for centuries. As we journey back in time, Jan Georg van Vliet's masterpiece "Beggar Woman Fleaing a Boy" transports us to an era where head lice were prevalent even among society's most vulnerable. The painting depicts a group of people on the street, possibly beggars, highlighting how head lice spared no one. Fast forward to O. Pierre Havens' "An Hours Hunting, " created between 1876-1888, which showcases individuals engaged in hunting activities while unknowingly carrying these unwanted guests on their heads. This serves as a reminder that head lice have long been intertwined with human existence. In London during the early 20th century, Finch Street Cleansing Station witnessed nurses tirelessly cutting children's verminous hair to combat infestations. Similarly, Central Street Cleansing Station saw nurses meticulously examining girls' hair for signs of head lice in 1914. Chaucer School also employed school nurses who diligently checked students' hair for these tiny intruders in 1911. To gain further insight into this minuscule creature's anatomy and behavior, illustrations provide valuable information about its species variations such as Pediculus humanus var. Corporis or body louse. These visuals shed light on differentiating characteristics and help researchers better understand their life cycles and habits. Finally, under the microscope lies our protagonist - Pediculus humanus capitis itself - revealing its true form and structure up close.