It comprises two subspecies: Pediculus humanus humanus Linnaeus, 1758 – the body louse Pediculus humanus capitis De Geer, 1767 – the head louse William H. Robinson (2005).
Postoje dvije podvrste : Pediculus humanus humanus Linnaeus, 1758 – uš tijela Pediculus humanus capitis De Geer, 1767 – uš glave William H. Robinson (2005).