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==Bovicola equi==
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''Bovicola equi'' are chewing lice found worldwide, and are more commonly known as ''Damalinia equi''.  They are usually seen on the neck, and base of the tail on the horse. 
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===Scientific Classification===
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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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===Identification===
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A fully grown adult will be around 1.5mm in length, and is red in colour.  They have a distinct three segmented antenna, and a single claw on each of the tarsi.
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*One chewing louse
 
*One chewing louse
 
**''Damalinia equi''
 
**''Damalinia equi''

Revision as of 15:45, 14 July 2010

Bovicola equi

Bovicola equi are chewing lice found worldwide, and are more commonly known as Damalinia equi. They are usually seen on the neck, and base of the tail on the horse.

Scientific Classification

Class Insecta
Order Phthiraptera
Suborder Ischnocera
Family Trichodectidae

Identification

A fully grown adult will be around 1.5mm in length, and is red in colour. They have a distinct three segmented antenna, and a single claw on each of the tarsi.


  • One chewing louse
    • Damalinia equi
  • One sucking louse
    • Haematopinus asini
  • Mainly found in the mane and tail but can spread over the body