what is a nymph lice
Lice can live up to a month and can lay up to 10 eggs a day. An egg takes 7-10 days to hatch. A nymph is a baby louse. A nymph takes 7-10 days to mature into an adult louse. Only adults can lay eggs. The dark brown eggs are the newly laid eggs.
The word lice is plural for louse. Head lice are spread by personal contact or the sharing of combs, brushes, caps, and other clothing. Head lice are a common problem with preschool and schoolchildren. Head lice cause a tickling feeling of something moving in the hair, itching, and sores on the head.