Lipeurus caponis
| Lipeurus caponis | |
|---|---|
| Class | Insecta |
| Order | Pthiraptera |
| Family | Philopteridae |
| Also known as: | Wing louse |
L. caponis is a chewing louse.
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.
Menacanthus stramineus
| Menacanthus stramineus | |
|---|---|
| Class | Insecta |
| Order | Pthiraptera |
| Family | Menoponidae |
| Also known as: | Yellow body
|
Identification
Menacanthus stramineus is a large yellow louse. It lays its eggs in clusters around the cloaca