A small, wingless insect that lives as a parasite on the bodies of humans or animals and feeds on their blood; any of several similar insects that feed on plant fluids.

parasitic insect (Pthirus pubis) that lives in human body hair, particularly the pubic region, where it feeds on blood and causes itching and inflammation

A wingless parasitic insect that lives on the human scalp and hair and feeds on blood

the milkfish (Chanos chanos), a common food fish in Southeast Asia and Taiwan

Literally "when covered with lice, one does not feel the itching anymore"; used to describe being so overwhelmed by problems, debts, or criticisms that one no longer cares or feels bothered by them.

An arthropod with a long body, small eyes, and long antennae that is good at jumping and lives on the water or in wetlands

(dialect) a type of tick that feeds on dogs and other animals; dog louse

parasitic insect that feeds on blood and inhabits mattresses or furniture

a bookworm or silverfish that feeds on the starch and paper in books

A type of wingless, blood-sucking parasite that lives in clothing and bedding and is known for spreading diseases such as typhus.