Difference between revisions of "Felicola subrostratus"
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{{Taxobox | {{Taxobox | ||
|name =''Felicola subrostratus | |name =''Felicola subrostratus | ||
|kingdom = | |kingdom = | ||
|phylum = | |phylum = | ||
| − | |class = | + | |class = Insecta |
|sub-class = | |sub-class = | ||
| − | |order = | + | |order = Phthiraptera |
|super-family = | |super-family = | ||
|family = Trichodectidae | |family = Trichodectidae | ||
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| − | Also known as: '''''Felicola | + | |
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| + | | Also known as: | ||
| + | | '''Felicola subrostrata | ||
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| + | ''Felicola subrostratus'' is a '''chewing louse'''. | ||
==Hosts== | ==Hosts== | ||
| − | + | Cats. | |
==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
| − | ''F | + | ''F subrostratus'' is yellow, with brown transverse bands, around 1mm in length. It has antennae with three clear segements, and a triangular head, which is important aid in the identification process. |
==Life Cycle== | ==Life Cycle== | ||
| − | The adult lays eggs directly | + | The adult lays eggs directly on to the hair of the host. The eggs hatch into larvae within several weeks. The larvae the mature into adults, usually within 2-3 weeks. |
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[[Category:Lice - Cat]] | [[Category:Lice - Cat]] | ||
[[Category:Chewing Lice]] | [[Category:Chewing Lice]] | ||
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Revision as of 09:08, 29 July 2010
| Felicola subrostratus | |
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| Class | Insecta |
| Order | Phthiraptera |
| Family | Trichodectidae |
| Also known as: | Felicola subrostrata |
Felicola subrostratus is a chewing louse.
Hosts
Cats.
Identification
F subrostratus is yellow, with brown transverse bands, around 1mm in length. It has antennae with three clear segements, and a triangular head, which is important aid in the identification process.
Life Cycle
The adult lays eggs directly on to the hair of the host. The eggs hatch into larvae within several weeks. The larvae the mature into adults, usually within 2-3 weeks.