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''L. caponis'' is a [[Chewing Lice|chewing louse]] of poultry. | ''L. caponis'' is a [[Chewing Lice|chewing louse]] of poultry. | ||
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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. | 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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[[Category:Lice - Poultry]] | [[Category:Lice - Poultry]] | ||
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| Lipeurus caponis | |
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| Class | Insecta |
| Order | Phthiraptera |
| Family | Philopteridae |
| Species | Lipeurus caponis |
| Also known as: | Wing louse |
L. caponis is a chewing louse of poultry.
Identification
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.