Head Lice Egg (IMAGE) Entomological Society of America Caption This shows an egg from a head louse, Pediculus humanus capitis, cemented to a human hair. Credit Entomological Society of America Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.