Lipeurus caponis
Also known as: | Wing louse |
L. caponis is a chewing louse.
Scientific Classification
Class | Insecta |
Order | Phthiraptera |
Suborder | Ischnocera |
Family | Philopteridae |
Identification
The adult is grey and has a long elongated shape. Characteristically, the hindlimbs are twice as long as the first two pairs of legs, and on each leg there are two tarsal claws.