Linognathus ovillus
| Linognathus ovillus | |
|---|---|
| Class | Insecta |
| Order | Phthiraptera |
| Family | Linognathidae |
| Species | Linognathus ovillus |
Also known as: Long-nosed louse — Sheep face louse
Identification
Linognathus ovillus is a sucking louse of sheep, also known as the 'sheep face louse' It is a dark blue louse, with a long, thin body.
The eggs are dark blue, and are not easily seen on the hair by the naked eye.
Life Cycle
The eggs generally hatch into nymphs within 2 weeks, and must undergo three further transformations before becoming mature adults. The complete cycle from an egg to an adult usually takes around 30 days.
The lice cause pediculosis.
| Linognathus ovillus Learning Resources | |
|---|---|
 Search for recent publications via CAB Abstract (CABI log in required) |
Linognathus ovillus publications |
Error in widget FBRecommend: unable to write file /var/www/wikivet.net/extensions/Widgets/compiled_templates/wrt6748101be83d93_25848482 Error in widget google+: unable to write file /var/www/wikivet.net/extensions/Widgets/compiled_templates/wrt6748101bee74a6_47125219 Error in widget TwitterTweet: unable to write file /var/www/wikivet.net/extensions/Widgets/compiled_templates/wrt6748101c0789a1_44721655
|
| WikiVet® Introduction - Help WikiVet - Report a Problem |