Lice Flashcards

Lice

Question	Answer		Article
What are the characteristics of chewing lice?	Broad head Rasping mouthparts Thorax narrower than head		Link to Article
True or False: Chewing lice are found on both mammals and birds?	True Occurs on both mammals and birds		Link to Article
What are the characteristics of sucking lice?	Narrow head Piercing mouthparts Thorax wider than head Powerful legs		Link to Article
True or False: Sucking lice are found on both mammals and birds?	False Occurs on mammals only		Link to Article
How long does the louse life cycle take?	2-3 weeks		Link to Article
What is the name of the generalised condition lice cause?	Pediculosis		Link to Article
Which species is affected by only sucking lice?	Pigs		Link to Article
Are birds affected by sucking or chewing lice?	Chewing		Link to Article
True or False: Mallophaga are more susceptible to systemic insecticides than Alloplura?	False Anopleura lice are more susceptible to systemic insecticide treatment		Link to Article