Linognathus pedalis

Also known as:

Sheep foot louse

Scientific Classification

Class	Insecta
Order	Phthiraptera
Suborder	Anoplura
Family	Linognathidae

Identification

Linognathus pedalis is a sucking louse, also known as 'sheep foot louse'. The adults are blue and are around 2mm in length. The forelimbs are smaller than both the midlimbs and hindlimbs.

Life Cycle

See L. ovillus.