Difference between revisions of "Linognathus setosus"

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Also known as: '''''Dog [[:Category:Sucking Lice|sucking louse]]
  
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==Identification==
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===Identification===
 
  
 
The adults can reach up to 2mm in length, and the first pair of legs are smaller than both the second and third.
 
The adults can reach up to 2mm in length, and the first pair of legs are smaller than both the second and third.
  
===Life Cycle===
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==Life Cycle==
 
The eggs hatch in around 2 weeks, forming nymphs.  The nymphs then undergo three further stages before becoming reproductive adults.  This process takes around 2 weeks.
 
The eggs hatch in around 2 weeks, forming nymphs.  The nymphs then undergo three further stages before becoming reproductive adults.  This process takes around 2 weeks.
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==Literature Search==
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[[File:CABI logo.jpg|left|90px]]
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Use these links to find recent scientific publications via CAB Abstracts (log in required unless accessing from a subscribing organisation).
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[http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=title%3A%28%22Linognathus+setosus%22%29 ''Linognathus setosus'' publications]
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[[Category:Lice - Dog]]
 
[[Category:Lice - Dog]]

Revision as of 09:59, 2 October 2010


Linognathus setosus
Class Insecta
Order Phthiraptera
Family Linognathidae
Species Linognathus setosus

Also known as: Dog sucking louse

Identification

The adults can reach up to 2mm in length, and the first pair of legs are smaller than both the second and third.

Life Cycle

The eggs hatch in around 2 weeks, forming nymphs. The nymphs then undergo three further stages before becoming reproductive adults. This process takes around 2 weeks.

Literature Search

CABI logo.jpg


Use these links to find recent scientific publications via CAB Abstracts (log in required unless accessing from a subscribing organisation).


Linognathus setosus publications