Linognathus pedalis
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| Linognthus pedalis | |
|---|---|
| Class | Insecta |
| Order | Phthiraptera |
| Family | Linognathidae |
| Also known as: | Sheep foot louse |
Identification
Linognathus pedalis is a sucking louse, 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.