Menacanthus stramineus

Menacanthus stramineus
Class Insecta
Order Phthiraptera
Family Menoponidae
Species Menacanthus stramineus

Also known as: Yellow body — Chicken body louse

Introduction

Menacanthus stramineus is a chewing louse of poultry.

Identification

Menacanthus stramineus is a large yellow louse. It lays its eggs in clusters around the cloaca

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