Difference between revisions of "Lipeurus caponis"

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''L. caponis'' is a chewing louse.
 
''L. caponis'' is a chewing louse.
 
===Scientific Classification===
 
 
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| Insecta
 
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| Phthiraptera
 
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| Suborder
 
| Ischnocera
 
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| Family
 
| Philopteridae
 
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===Identification===
 
===Identification===

Revision as of 09:10, 29 July 2010

Lipeurus caponis
Class Insecta
Order Phthiraptera
Family Philopteridae
Also known as: Wing louse

L. caponis is a chewing louse.

Identification

The adult is grey and has a long elongated shape. Characteristically, the hindlimbs are twice as long as the first two pairs of legs, and on each leg there are two tarsal claws.