Difference between revisions of "Linognathus ovillus"
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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. | 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. | ||
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| + | The lice cause [[Pediculosis|pediculosis]]. | ||
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| + | |literature search = [http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=title%3A%28%22Linognathus+ovillus%22%29 ''Linognathus ovillus'' publications] | ||
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[[Category:Lice - Sheep]] | [[Category:Lice - Sheep]] | ||
[[Category:Sucking Lice]] | [[Category:Sucking Lice]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:56, 30 July 2012
| 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.
The lice cause pediculosis.
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