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| Class
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| Insecta
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| Order
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| Phthiraptera
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| Suborder
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| Ischnocera
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| Family
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| Trichodectidae
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==Hosts==
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Cats.
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==Identification==
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''F subrostratus'' is yellow, with brown transverse bands. It has antennae with three clear segements, and a triangular head, which is important aid in the identification process.
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==Life Cycle==
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The adult lays eggs directly on to the hair of the host.  The eggs hatch into larvae within several weeks.  The larvae the mature into adults, usually within 2-3 weeks. 
  
 
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Revision as of 16:08, 19 July 2010



Felicola subrostratus

Also known as: Felicola subrostrata
Class Insecta
Order Phthiraptera
Suborder Ischnocera
Family Trichodectidae

Hosts

Cats.

Identification

F subrostratus is yellow, with brown transverse bands. It has antennae with three clear segements, and a triangular head, which is important aid in the identification process.

Life Cycle

The adult lays eggs directly on to the hair of the host. The eggs hatch into larvae within several weeks. The larvae the mature into adults, usually within 2-3 weeks.