Linognathus setosus

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Linognathus setosus
Class Insecta
Order Phthiraptera
Family Linognathidae
Species Linognathus setosus

Also known as: Dog sucking louse

Identification

The adults can reach up to 2mm in length, and the first pair of legs are smaller than both the second and third.

Life Cycle

The eggs hatch in around 2 weeks, forming nymphs. The nymphs then undergo three further stages before becoming reproductive adults. This process takes around 2 weeks.

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