Difference between revisions of "Lipeurus caponis"
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| − | ''L. caponis'' is a chewing louse. | + | ''L. caponis'' is a [[Chewing Lice|chewing louse]]. |
===Identification=== | ===Identification=== | ||
Revision as of 09:23, 29 July 2010
| Lipeurus caponis | |
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| Class | Insecta |
| Order | Phthiraptera |
| Family | Philopteridae |
| Also known as: | Wing louse |
L. caponis is a chewing louse.
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.