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*Several species of chewing lice
 
*Several species of chewing lice

Revision as of 19:03, 14 July 2010

Lipeurus caponis

Scientific Classification

Class Insecta
Order Phthiraptera
Suborder Ischnocera
Family Philopteridae

Identification

  • Several species of chewing lice
    • Lipeurus spp. are the most pathogenic
      • The 'wing louse' and the 'head louse'
    • Menacanthus spp. are also pathogenic
      • Lays its eggs in clusters around the cloaca
  • No sucking lice