Difference between revisions of "Linognathus pedalis"

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===Identification===
 
 
''Linognathus pedalis'' is a [[:Category:Sucking Lice|sucking louse]] of sheep, also known as 'sheep foot louse'.
 
''Linognathus pedalis'' is a [[:Category:Sucking Lice|sucking louse]] of sheep, also known as 'sheep foot louse'.
 
The adults are blue and are around 2mm in length.  The forelimbs are smaller than both the midlimbs and hindlimbs.
 
The adults are blue and are around 2mm in length.  The forelimbs are smaller than both the midlimbs and hindlimbs.
  
===Life Cycle===
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==Life Cycle==
  
 
See [[Linognathus ovillus|''L. ovillus'']].
 
See [[Linognathus ovillus|''L. ovillus'']].
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==Literature Search==
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Use these links to find recent scientific publications via CAB Abstracts (log in required unless accessing from a subscribing organisation).
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[http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=ab%3A%28%22Linognathus+pedalis%22%29 ''Linognathus pedalis'' publications]
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[[Category:Lice - Sheep]]
 
[[Category:Lice - Sheep]]

Revision as of 09:56, 2 October 2010


Linognthus pedalis
Class Insecta
Order Phthiraptera
Family Linognathidae
Species Linognthus pedalis

Also known as: Sheep foot louse

Identification

Linognathus pedalis is a sucking louse of sheep, also known as 'sheep foot louse'. The adults are blue and are around 2mm in length. The forelimbs are smaller than both the midlimbs and hindlimbs.

Life Cycle

See L. ovillus.

Literature Search

CABI logo.jpg


Use these links to find recent scientific publications via CAB Abstracts (log in required unless accessing from a subscribing organisation).


Linognathus pedalis publications