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| + | ===Scientific Classification=== | ||
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| + | | Class | ||
| + | | Insecta | ||
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| + | | Order | ||
| + | | Phthiraptera | ||
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| + | | Suborder | ||
| + | | Anoplura | ||
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| + | | Family | ||
| + | | Haematopinidae | ||
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| + | ===Identification=== | ||
| + | ''Haematopinus eurysternus'' is one of the largest louse currently seen on domestic mammals. | ||
| + | The abdomen is dark blue and the head and thorax is a greyish yellow. The eggs have a very thick outer shell, and are white in colour. | ||
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| + | ===Life Cycle=== | ||
| + | The females lay one egg per day for around 2 weeks, which is their approximate lifespan. The eggs are sticky and glue themselves to the hairs of the host, in this case, cattle. The eggs hatch in 1-2 weeks, transforming into nymphs. Nymphs then transform into mature adults about 14 days later. The female will then begin to lay eggs, and infect the host. | ||
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Scientific Classification
| Class | Insecta |
| Order | Phthiraptera |
| Suborder | Anoplura |
| Family | Haematopinidae |
Identification
Haematopinus eurysternus is one of the largest louse currently seen on domestic mammals. The abdomen is dark blue and the head and thorax is a greyish yellow. The eggs have a very thick outer shell, and are white in colour.
Life Cycle
The females lay one egg per day for around 2 weeks, which is their approximate lifespan. The eggs are sticky and glue themselves to the hairs of the host, in this case, cattle. The eggs hatch in 1-2 weeks, transforming into nymphs. Nymphs then transform into mature adults about 14 days later. The female will then begin to lay eggs, and infect the host.