Difference between revisions of "Linognathus ovillus"
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| − | |name =''Linognathus ovillus | + | |name = ''Linognathus ovillus |
|kingdom = | |kingdom = | ||
|phylum = | |phylum = | ||
| − | |class = Insecta | + | |class = [[Insecta]] |
|sub-class = | |sub-class = | ||
| − | |order = Phthiraptera | + | |order = [[Phthiraptera]] |
|super-family = | |super-family = | ||
|family = Linognathidae | |family = Linognathidae | ||
|sub-family = | |sub-family = | ||
|genus = | |genus = | ||
| − | |species = | + | |species = ''Linognathus ovillus |
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| Also known as: | | Also known as: | ||
| − | | '''Long-nosed louse | + | | '''Long-nosed louse<br>Sheep face louse |
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===Identification=== | ===Identification=== | ||
| − | ''Linognathus ovillus'' is a sucking louse, also known as the 'sheep face louse' | + | ''Linognathus ovillus'' is a [[:Category:Sucking Lice|sucking louse]] of sheep, also known as the 'sheep face louse' It is a dark blue louse, with a long, thin body. |
| − | It is a dark blue louse, with a long, thin body. | ||
The eggs are dark blue, and are not easily seen on the hair by the naked eye. | The eggs are dark blue, and are not easily seen on the hair by the naked eye. | ||
===Life Cycle=== | ===Life Cycle=== | ||
| − | The eggs generally hatch into | + | The eggs generally hatch into nymphs within 2 weeks, and must undergo three further transformations before becoming mature adults. The complete cycle from an egg to an adult usually takes around 30 days. |
[[Category:Lice - Sheep]] | [[Category:Lice - Sheep]] | ||
[[Category:Sucking Lice]] | [[Category:Sucking Lice]] | ||
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| Linognathus ovillus | |
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| Class | Insecta |
| Order | Phthiraptera |
| Family | Linognathidae |
| Species | Linognathus ovillus |
| Also known as: | Long-nosed louse Sheep face louse |
Identification
Linognathus ovillus is a sucking louse of sheep, also known as the 'sheep face louse' It is a dark blue louse, with a long, thin body.
The eggs are dark blue, and are not easily seen on the hair by the naked eye.
Life Cycle
The eggs generally hatch into nymphs within 2 weeks, and must undergo three further transformations before becoming mature adults. The complete cycle from an egg to an adult usually takes around 30 days.