: Unlike chewing lice, Anoplura possess piercing mouthparts designed to suck blood.
( Pthirus pubis ): Also known as "crabs," these typically infest the pubic region but can also be found in other coarse hair. Medical Significance anoplura
Anoplura , commonly known as , is a suborder of wingless insects that are obligate blood-feeding parasites of placental mammals. Key Characteristics : Unlike chewing lice, Anoplura possess piercing mouthparts