| Common name | Buwahhal |
| Language | Maltese |
| Type | Vernacular |
| Official trade name | No |
| Rank | 2 - (Preferred common name (unique)) |
| Country | Malta |
| Locality | Mediterranean |
| Ref. | Lanfranco, G.G., 1993 |
| Life stage | juveniles and adults |
| Sex | females and males |
| Core | behavior |
| 1st modifier | |
| 2nd modifier | |
| Remarks | Meaning that it "sticks to something." Also known as "SANGISUG" meaning Blood sucker. |