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|name              = ''Lipeurus caponis
 
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|order              = [[Phthiraptera]]
 
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|family            = Philopteridae
 
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|species            = ''Lipeurus caponis
 
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Also known as: '''''Wing louse
 
  
''L. caponis'' is a [[Chewing Lice|chewing louse]] of poultry.
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==Identification==
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''L. caponis'' is a chewing louse.
  
The adult is grey and has a long elongated shape.  Characteristically, the hind limbs are twice as long as the first two pairs of legs, and on each leg there are two tarsal claws.
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===Scientific Classification===
  
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===Identification===
  
 
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The adult is grey and has a long elongated shape.  Characteristically, the hindlimbs are twice as long as the first two pairs of legs, and on each leg there are two tarsal claws.
[[Category:Lice - Poultry]]
 
[[Category:Chewing Lice]]
 

Revision as of 15:11, 15 July 2010

Also known as: Wing louse

L. caponis is a chewing louse.

Scientific Classification

Class Insecta
Order Phthiraptera
Suborder Ischnocera
Family Philopteridae

Identification

The adult is grey and has a long elongated shape. Characteristically, the hindlimbs are twice as long as the first two pairs of legs, and on each leg there are two tarsal claws.