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| − | ==Bovicola equi==
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| − | ''Bovicola equi'' are chewing lice found worldwide, and are more commonly known as ''Damalinia equi''. They are usually seen on the neck, and base of the tail on the horse.
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| − | ===Scientific Classification===
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| − | | Insecta
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| − | | Phthiraptera
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| − | | Ischnocera
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| − | | Family
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| − | | Trichodectidae
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| − | ===Identification===
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| − | A fully grown adult will be around 1.5mm in length, and is red in colour. They have a distinct three segmented antenna, and a single claw on each of the tarsi.
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| − | ===Life Cycle===
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| − | The eggs are white and can often be seen by the naked eye.
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| − | *One chewing louse
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| − | **''Damalinia equi''
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| − | *One sucking louse
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| − | **''Haematopinus asini''
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| − | *Mainly found in the mane and tail but can spread over the body
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