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Lipeurus caponis

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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.

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