Difference between revisions of "Lipeurus caponis"
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| − | + | | Insecta | |
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| + | | Phthiraptera | ||
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| + | | Suborder | ||
| + | | Ischnocera | ||
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| + | | Family | ||
| + | | Philopteridae | ||
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| + | ===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. | ||
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Revision as of 15:13, 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.