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.