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Haematopinus quadripertusus (view source)
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|name =''Haematopinus eurysternus
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|class = [[Insecta]]
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|order = [[Phthiraptera]]
|super-family =
|family = Haematopinidae
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Also known as: '''''Tail louse
==Introduction==
''Haematopinus quadripertusus'' is a [[:Category:Sucking Lice|'''sucking louse''']] of cattle. They cause [[Pediculosis|pediculosis]].
===Identification===
The adults are around 4-5mm in length. They have a dark thoracic sternal plate, and all legs are of similar sizes.
===Life Cycle===
The lifespan of ''H. quadripertusus'' is around one month. The female lays white eggs, that stick to the hair of the host, in this case, particularly the tail. After between 9 and 25 days the eggs hatch into nymphs. The nymphs then transform into adults, which are commonly found on the head and tail.
The whole cycle, on average, takes around 2-3 weeks.
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[[Category:Lice_-_Cattle]]
[[Category:Sucking Lice]]
[[Category:Expert_Review - Parasites]]