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Also known as: '''''Wing louse
  
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''L. caponis'' is a [[Chewing Lice|chewing louse]] of poultry.
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| '''Wing louse
 
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''L. caponis'' is a chewing louse.
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==Identification==
  
===Scientific Classification===
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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.
  
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| 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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[[Category:Lice - Poultry]]
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[[Category:Chewing Lice]]

Latest revision as of 22:10, 2 August 2012

Lipeurus caponis
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.


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