Linognathus ovillus
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| Linognathus ovillus | |
|---|---|
| Class | Insecta |
| Order | Phthiraptera |
| Family | Linognathidae |
| Species | Linognathus ovillus |
Also known as: Long-nosed louse — Sheep face louse
Identification
Linognathus ovillus is a sucking louse of sheep, also known as the 'sheep face louse' It is a dark blue louse, with a long, thin body.
The eggs are dark blue, and are not easily seen on the hair by the naked eye.
Life Cycle
The eggs generally hatch into nymphs within 2 weeks, and must undergo three further transformations before becoming mature adults. The complete cycle from an egg to an adult usually takes around 30 days.
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Linognathus ovillus publications